All the texts I’ve recently published in The Slow Burn have been born from a desire to share and inspire. I emphasize this because I recognize that it wasn’t always like this. In the past, when I called myself a publicist and entrepreneur, my writing was often driven by a need to build my personal […]
If you are not, let’s assume that you are among the general public, and not a puclicist, advertiser or any media or digital media. So, with everyone leveled up as busy people going about their happy lives, is there anyone out there [...]
Exactly 25 years ago today, Alexandra Franco opened the doors of the Casa de los Niños Montessori in Escazú, the kindergarten that today is called Hometwo. This long journey triggered the modern Montessori movement spread throughout the country in early childhood education. [...]
As customers, we do not have a monopoly on the truth, although we always have the power to decide, to choose whether to approve or reject, to return or leave, to recommend or not, to repeat or discard. I believe that the [...]
Fear paralyzes, curtails, delays, annuls, petrifies, disables. Fear subjugates, subordinates, crushes, stuns and degrades. Fear humiliates, lulls and disarms, fear is a scourge and should not be part of your life. Overcome your fears! Fear is subjective, personal, it is up to [...]
“Disorganized media and advertising clients” This post may sound relevant to media, brands and agencies only. However, for those who are not in these sectors, isn’t it true that we want better advertising, better brands, more value for our money? Who wants [...]
When it’s my birthday is when I think of the story that could be told about me, possibly I’m aiming for too much again if I think something will be said. I guess hopefully someone will say a short phrase, like “the [...]
A while ago I saw a comment from Rosita Cajas on Facebook that says: “…looking for inspiration to make my 2012 resolutions…. So much to decide with only one week to go!”. I bookmarked a Like and came straight to the blog [...]
From “bien por dicha” to “con mucho gusto”, there are a thousand expressions that are said automatically. Among them there is one that is very common and that is “thank God”. In fact, it is not unusual that when it is said [...]
After my right meniscus surgery three weeks ago, I think I’m going to be all Stiffy when I get back on the streets running. The truth is that everyone runs as they can. That’s not what’s important. The important thing is to [...]
I discovered today that the phrase comes from Louis Brandeis, who summed it up as follows: “Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants”. It’s good! I understand he was referring to the contribution of transparency and accountability, as well as [...]
We’ve been connected to paper airplanes ever since Bosz Digital proposed making and flying them. And as close to the heart as they are, this video story sounded sensational to me. Here it leaves you with the craftsmanship, the Heidelbergs, the quality [...]
Last night we celebrated Christmas and the end of a great year. We went to Home in Santa Ana and took over the place. All the people from Grupo Tribu in Costa Rica joined us and we had more than 400 people, [...]