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Feb 2, 2012
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The Lessons of Regret

jakelacaze.com ― Today, while walking through a crosswalk, I saw a cellphone lying on the pavement. For a fraction of a second, I actually considered just leaving it there, but in the next fraction of a second, I figured that since the phone had somehow made it this... (More)
Posted on Feb 2nd, 2012
Jan 22, 2012
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Dealing With Personal Crises In The Facebook Age

jakelacaze.com ― I’ve been wanting to blog for a while. I know you can’t tell by the lack of activity on this site, but honestly, I have. It’s just that every writing idea centers around the deaths of my parents, and that’s a habit that I don&... (More)
Posted on Jan 22nd, 2012
Jan 14, 2012
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Please Pardon The Mess

jakelacaze.com ― I’m trying to move my hosting. so please pardon any craziness that you may notice. (More)
Posted on Jan 14th, 2012
Jan 4, 2012
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The Consequences of Making a Statement in the 21st Century

jakelacaze.com ― Lately my friends and I have been talking about how the Internet has revolutionized so much. When I find myself in the middle of these conversations, I always think about the first computer I ever had. Back in 1998, my mom bought our first desktop, a... (More)
Posted on Jan 4th, 2012
Nov 30, 2011
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Where Do We Go From Here

jakelacaze.com ― Where do we go from here… There may be many times in life when we find ourselves asking this question or some variation of it. Though I believe that most advice is not universal because there always seems to be a situation that requires a... (More)
Posted on Nov 30th, 2011
Nov 27, 2011
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I Hate To Be “That Guy” In Social Media

jakelacaze.com ― I hate to be “that guy”. You know, the guy who tries to jump on a new trend or tries to go against the flow in an attempt to be original and/or edgy. So instead, I’m going to try to convince you that I’m not trying to be that... (More)
Posted on Nov 27th, 2011
Nov 20, 2011
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Louisiana Tech — The Branding Of A University

jakelacaze.com ― Four years ago, I waited anxiously, dressed in my cap and gown, ready to shake Dr. Reneau’s hand and receive my degree. Four years ago, I said goodbye to one chapter of my life and hello to the next uncertain one that was peeking around the... (More)
Posted on Nov 20th, 2011
Nov 8, 2011
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The Mess That Is Penn State

jakelacaze.com ― The more I hear about the Penn State sex scandal, the more disturbed I become. To state the obvious, this is a very sticky situation, and it’s one that I hope that my alma mater, Louisiana Tech University, never finds itself in. I want to go... (More)
Posted on Nov 8th, 2011
Oct 8, 2011
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The World Keeps On Turning

jakelacaze.com ― It’s been a crazy week in the sports and business worlds lately. In case you’ve been hiding under a rock (or if you’ve taken a break from social media), Steve Jobs died on October 5, 2011. And, as I’m typing this post, I am... (More)
Posted on Oct 8th, 2011
Aug 29, 2011
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The Challenge of Keeping Teenage Angst Alive

jakelacaze.com ― Every once in a while, I’ll get into a weird YouTube kick and I’ll browse around looking for music videos, perhaps a studio version of a favorite song or maybe even an unexpected surprise from a previously unheard live version. Tonight I happened... (More)
Posted on Aug 29th, 2011
Aug 21, 2011
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Two Helpful Podcasts For All Bloggers

jakelacaze.com ― As you may know, I spend a lot of time on the road. Lately, in order to make my commutes a little less boring — and maybe even a bit productive — I have been searching for some podcasts to stream on my phone and to play through my car... (More)
Posted on Aug 21st, 2011
Aug 12, 2011
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Don’t Trust Someone Who Knows It All

jakelacaze.com ― I really enjoy being a petroleum landman. Unfortunately, since I have only a couple of years of experience, I often find myself asking for help or bouncing ideas off people. However, so far I have been lucky enough to be only a phone call or a... (More)
Posted on Aug 12th, 2011
Aug 6, 2011
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Landmen, Be Nice To The Clerks

jakelacaze.com ― Unfortunately, there are some unfriendly landmen out there. You might see them at the courthouses being rude to the clerks from time to time. While this may bother me on one hand, it doesn’t bother me on the other because I feel that that makes... (More)
Posted on Aug 6th, 2011
Jul 28, 2011
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71

Do You Listen To The Opposition?

jakelacaze.com ― Do you ever listen to the opposition? The other side, the one who is sure to disagree with everything that you say and stand for? If you don’t, I understand. It’s so easy to ignore the other side. And you may think that it’s in your... (More)
Posted on Jul 28th, 2011
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My First Impression of Google+

jakelacaze.com ― I want to start this post off by saying that I have been critical of Facebook lately, so I am going to try my best not to jump on the Google+ bandwagon just because I am looking for any alternative. I have been on Google+ for only a couple of days... (More)
Posted on Jul 28th, 2011
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73

Don’t Spam Your Former Customers Away

jakelacaze.com ― Product/service providers: Unfortunately, from time to time, you are going to lose customers. While I understand that you owe it to yourself and perhaps even the customer to give things another shot and see if you can salvage the relationship,... (More)
Posted on Jul 28th, 2011
Jun 7, 2011
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You Can’t Get Along With Everyone — At Least I Can’t

jakelacaze.com ― It’s been brought to my attention that I tend to contradict myself. Well, kids, I’m gonna do it again! This post in many ways goes against what I said in People Are People. In a nutshell, I said that we should start loving people for who... (More)
Posted on Jun 7th, 2011
Jun 5, 2011
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BrightFuse Series 01: How Do You Stay Focused?

jakelacaze.com ― Explanation: In late 2010 or early 2011, BrightFuse, a professional network designed by CareerBuilder, shut down. I had some blog posts on the network that didn’t make it onto my own site, but before BrightFuse closed its doors for good, I... (More)
Posted on Jun 5th, 2011
May 19, 2011
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7

People Are People

jakelacaze.com ― People are people, so why should it be That you and I should get along so awfully? If the title of this post made you think of that Depeche Mode song of the same title, you just got yourself 10 Cool Points as far as I am concerned. But in all... (More)
Posted on May 19th, 2011
May 8, 2011
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My Recent Adventures In Unsocial Media

jakelacaze.com ― Man, it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. Around 3 weeks or so. For a while I was fairly consistent, posting at least once a week, often twice a week. But then it stopped. And the obvious question would be Why? The truth is, I didn’... (More)
Posted on May 8th, 2011
Mar 30, 2011
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To Achieve Success, It Helps To Know What The Hell You Want

jakelacaze.com ― Success. We all want it. That’s not the question; the question is, What is success? How do you define it? This transcends over a number of situations. If you played sports in high school, how did you define whether you were successful? Did you... (More)
Posted on Mar 30th, 2011
Mar 23, 2011
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Listening Is Not Required By All In Social Media

jakelacaze.com ― There are certain truths that some people hold on to, especially in regard to social media. For instance, you’ve likely heard time and time again that engagement is a key aspect of social media. And you’ve likely also heard that a key... (More)
Posted on Mar 23rd, 2011
Mar 21, 2011
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The Truth Is, I Blog For Me

jakelacaze.com ― If you blog or have an interest in blogging, chances are you’ve heard the question “Who should you blog for?” Some will say that you should blog for your audience, while others will say that you should blog for yourself. So what&... (More)
Posted on Mar 21st, 2011
Mar 9, 2011
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You Can Play By The Rules Or You Can Change Them

jakelacaze.com ― As I’ve likely said on numerous occasions, I’m a big believer in the power of attitude. A good attitude and healthy outlook can make you happier and more productive, as opposed to being a Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer. Whenever possible... (More)
Posted on Mar 9th, 2011
Mar 2, 2011
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How Do You React To The Foul Calls In Life?

jakelacaze.com ― In sports, everyone deals with unfavorable calls differently. In baseball, the cool thing is to get all up in the umpire’s grill and yell and spittle on him until he has no choice but to kick the angry players out of the game. (Personally, I... (More)
Posted on Mar 2nd, 2011
Feb 23, 2011
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A Saturday At Rahr & Sons: More Than A Brewery Tour, It’s An Experience

jakelacaze.com ― This past weekend my father-in-law came to visit, and I thought that it would be a good idea to take him to the Rahr & Sons Brewery in Fort Worth. Even with the renovations that took place after snow caused the roof to collapse last year, not... (More)
Posted on Feb 23rd, 2011
Feb 17, 2011
Jake LaCaze posted a new topic.
117

Things Dying vs. Things Evolving

jakelacaze.com ― Some people are just too eager to be whistleblowers. How many times have we heard that rock ‘n’ roll is dead? The talk probably started as soon as the Rolling Stones had their first #1 single, because as far as I can remember, people have... (More)
Posted on Feb 17th, 2011
Feb 15, 2011
Jake LaCaze posted a new topic.
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Some Social Media Advice Shouldn’t Be Taken Too Seriously

jakelacaze.com ― If you’ve researched social media at all, perhaps you’ve heard a few of the universally accepted rules, such as: - Engage. - Give. - Listen. - Don’t be spammy. Surely you can think of a few more, maybe a few hundred or thousand more... (More)
Posted on Feb 15th, 2011
Feb 7, 2011
Jake LaCaze posted a new topic.
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If You Root For Multiple Sports Teams, You Can’t Be Trusted

jakelacaze.com ― Many business people like sports metaphors, so here we go: Ah, sports fandom. You gotta love it. It’s amusing how invested people get into rooting for their favorite teams. When your team loses, your weekend may be ruined. And if your team&... (More)
Posted on Feb 7th, 2011
Jan 30, 2011
Jake LaCaze posted a new topic.
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Why We Can’t Live On Twitter

jakelacaze.com ― In many ways, this video is a complement to my post Social Media As A Part Of The Whole. I cannot promise that I am saying anything new on this video, but I feel that it is a point that is worth repeating. Also, reading Seth Godin’s post... (More)
Posted on Jan 30th, 2011

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