. Some nights enter our lives quietly and then stay with us forever—unexpected, unforgettable, and impossible not to smile about when we remember them. In my previous post, I wrote about the launch of The Art of Detachment in Madrid a couple of weeks ago—a magical evening surrounded by extraordinary people, where I had the […]
In the last 9 years I have run 6 marathons, although it should have been about 8. Last year I had an accident in April going down a steep mountain, and that’s when I hurt my knee. How it hurt! Then in [...]
The future cannot be guessed. It is created. In 2011 “Write the future” by Nike won practically all the Golds and Grand Prix it wanted. It managed to be the most shared brand and its global sales increased by 7% during and [...]
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 [...]
The creative advertising world applauded “ The Most Popular Song” at Cannes 2012, awarding it Lions and a Grand Prix. Because a simple idea can be powerful enough to influence a country, make a difference and contribute to making it a better [...]
A few days ago I published a note that claims that creativity that wins at festivals is 7 times more effective, according to the Gunn Report. That is to say, advertising creative awards, such as Cannes, Ojo, Volcán or Pregonero, nowadays have [...]
First of all, I remind you of Zanders’ rule #6: don’t take yourself too seriously. Then, the question always jumps to a simple “and what are the first 5 rules?”. The answer then is to be expected: they don’t exist and it [...]
Every day, advertising influences the world intensely, profusely and repeatedly with creative ideas to change the world. The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation know this, and have teamed up to promote the use of creativity [...]
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. [...]
