Subscribe to get email updates of new posts
Articles
-
Recent Posts
Author Archives: Justin Locke
Chance is the Fool’s Name for Fate
One of the biggest problems I have in marketing my book “Principles of Applied Stupidity” is in coming up with a “elevator pitch” to succinctly and pithily sum it up. I have tried to say “it’s using the opposite of … Continue reading
Posted in Stupidity Science
Leave a comment
Satan Celebrates Earth Day
In a most unusual turn of events, Satan called a rare press conference to today to announce a new program of "Earth-friendly" policies. "Many people forget that the nether regions are part of the earth too," Satan announced. "And by … Continue reading
Posted in The Art of Originality
Leave a comment
I Like My Problems, Please Stop Solving Them
There is a story about a remote African village that had one single water source. To get fresh water, everyone in the village had to take a bucket or a bottle to this well in the center of the village, … Continue reading
Posted in Stupidity Science
4 Comments
One single tip for being much more effective in using social media
Okay, pardon a small rant: I have developed a major pet peeve when it comes to people linking to me on linkedin or friending me on facebook, and that is, not making any effort to attach a personal note. I … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
6 Comments
What You Stink at Is Good for Business
If I happen to be in my car at six o’clock on a Sunday, I always make a conscious effort to turn on the local NPR station and listen to Car Talk. One of the most notable aspects of this … Continue reading
Posted in Observations, Stupidity Science
Leave a comment
Michelle Obama Needs to Read “The New Rules of Marketing and PR”
I happen to be a big fan of David Meerman Scott. In fact, the sole reason this blog exists is because a friend of mine told me to read HIS blog. One of the things David often talks about in … Continue reading
Posted in Arts Education, JLP Merchandise, Kid Shows
2 Comments
Changing education: the rumbles in the blogosphere
Well as some of you may know I have been in the "edutainment" biz for a long time– my "kid shows," as I like to call them, are programs for educational/family concerts, and have been reasonably successful. Hard to make … Continue reading
Posted in Arts Education, Observations, Stupidity Science
3 Comments
Professional Presentation Skills for People Who Are Pro’s at Something Else
I often read posts about event planners who are vexed by presenters who are perhaps experts in a topic or field, but are not very good at presenting. I confess this always vexes me to hear, as I sit here … Continue reading
Posted in Arts Education, Performance Tips, Speaking
4 Comments
It’s true: the meek are refusing to inherit the earth
Apparently, the rumors circulating on twitter earlier this week are true… the meek have refused to inherit the earth. In a press conference given today, Benson C. Farnhorst, attorney for various meek associations, made the announcement. When asked why his … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
You can’t please all the people all the time
Well I had an interesting experience on Amazon today. I got my first NOT 5-star review on amazon, on of all things, Real Men Don’t Rehearse. What is weird about it is, they said it was "cute" and a "great … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
