Comments on Losers and Stupid PeopleTypePad2010-01-30T15:20:17ZYvonne DiVitahttps://www.lipsticking.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.lipsticking.com/2010/01/losers-and-stupid-people/comments/atom.xml/Yvonne DiVita commented on 'Losers and Stupid People'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef01287734ea79970c2010-01-30T17:11:52Z2010-01-30T17:11:52ZYvonne DiVitahttp://www.lipsticking.com@Nadine M. Rosin - it is lonely when you're building your own way, but it pays off! IMHO @Jim -...<p>@Nadine M. Rosin - it is lonely when you're building your own way, but it pays off! IMHO</p>
<p>@Jim - so, how many people actually thought Columbus was crazy and stupid? As you say, the ROI came a long time after... which didn't stop Ferdinand and Isabella from sponsoring his trip - and letting him do what he knew how to do, without demanding immediate return...</p>
<p>@Mary - you and I are together on this! Thanks for 'stealing' my little saying. </p>Nadine M. Rosin commented on 'Losers and Stupid People'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef0120a83166a4970b2010-01-30T16:51:22Z2010-01-30T16:51:22ZNadine M. Rosinhttp://www.TheHealingArtOfPetParenthood.comWONDERFUL post that gave me "truth bumps"! It's always lonely on the leading edge (whether it be marketing, dietary/health practices,...<p>WONDERFUL post that gave me "truth bumps"! It's always lonely on the leading edge (whether it be marketing, dietary/health practices, or any other subject). Thanks for (always) offering such wisdom and support.</p>Jim commented on 'Losers and Stupid People'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef0120a8315aa0970b2010-01-30T16:40:27Z2010-01-30T16:40:27ZJimIf you read the actual history of Columbus, you'll find that his sponsors, Ferdinand & Isabella of Spain, expected a...<p>If you read the actual history of Columbus, you'll find that his sponsors, Ferdinand & Isabella of Spain, expected a very hefty return on his explorations. That's why they agreed to finance his trip.</p>
<p>While it wasn't immediate, the "ROI" was huge once further explorations were underway.</p>
<p>Later....</p>Mary Schmidt commented on 'Losers and Stupid People'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef0128773487ed970c2010-01-30T15:59:20Z2010-01-30T15:59:20ZMary Schmidthttp://www.maryschmidt.comYvonne, Sometimes you do have to admit that the other person, while not inherently stupid, is acting stupidly - and...<p>Yvonne,</p>
<p>Sometimes you do have to admit that the other person, while not inherently stupid, is acting stupidly - and move on. Otherwise, you end up doing what I've been doing lately with a particular project, banging my head on the (virtual) wall to no avail. Didn't do a thing for the other person and made my life more difficult. </p>
<p>I'm stealing this: "Money only buys...attention. Success comes from being smart."</p>