The Slow Burn

Blog since 2005

When Affection Takes Shape: The Art of Detachment in Costa Rica

. 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 […]

John Lennon’s 70th birthday

To the memory of John Lennon and his wonderful legacy.

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A Tico on CNN

Sebastián Castro is a young Costa Rican who is taking his first steps at CNN, after graduating from Emory University with a degree in Political Science. He is a great friend of my son Santiago, so we have seen him grow and [...]

A Church for People Who Don’t Like Churches?

What is the Openhouse Project? Watch the idea in this video. It is only 2 and a half minutes long. Creative Projects Would you like more information or are just somewhat curious? Take a further look at The Openhouse Project. A movement [...]

What fun I had at the URL!

I had a great time in the auditorium of the Rafael Landívar University, and I want to leave it marked with this video in my blog, because after a few years this is going to be my personal album of memories.

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One hour of influence, take chichí and takatúm

When Tribu and DDB decided to join forces in Central America, we set out to make our network the most influential agency in the region. We set out to do it from every brand and every campaign, and from every opportunity, such [...]

Unforgettable Taka Tum in Guatemala

Yesterday I had the immense pleasure of visiting Guatemala once again, this time to bring to the University Rafael Landívar the “Taka tum tum tum taka taka taka tum, an urban story of influence and transformation.” An experience like the one I [...]

What Would the World be Without Creativity?

The Importance of Creativity Have you ever asked yourself this question? In my case, I must confess that I have not, despite decades of living an activity that is, at its very essence, creative -business, brands, and advertising. Maybe it’s because a [...]

From the tucanazo for our freedom

The Ombudsman’s Office and the Propaganda Control Office forget that the rights of the citizens are not above the rights of the property. Today, Banco de Costa Rica announced the withdrawal of its Toucan campaign due to a “prevention order” by the [...]

Costa Rica Must be Bilingual in English-Spanish

Why Is It Good to Learn a New Language? I’ve been away from my keyboard and blog for a while. I’ve been distracted by a thousand other things, yet somehow, every day, I increasingly recognize and appreciate the moment in fifth grade [...]

Success is succession.

Success is not a gold medal, nor is it a Lion at Cannes, a million Euros or a marathon in a personal best time. Success has become distorted and although it can be achieved on a daily basis, it can generate the [...]

Anyone can write a song.

Write a poem. A novel. A short story. Write a song. A blog entry. An original idea. An equation. Writing a tweet. A new element. Writing is a curiosity. I have been days with my fingertips away from the keyboard. My head, [...]

Leadership is overrated

Too often I hear of a crisis of leadership. However, I have never heard anyone talk about a crisis of passivity. Too many people are contemplatively waiting for a solution to their problems by that dishonest means found in the minds and [...]

The Slow Burn

Blog since 2005

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