WHAT’S ON
If a man’s home is his castle, then what’s his work space? For
some of us, it’s organized chaos—piles of paperwork, tons of
sample products, corkboards painted with colored Post-its, the
list goes on. And then there are those whose cubicles are serene
sanctuaries, devoid of clutter, except perhaps for an indispensable Mac, favorite spa book and a calming candle.
YOUR DESK?
The Desk of Bert Jacobs
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Optimist of The Life is good company
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Neil Young’s song Long May You Run: “We’ve been through
some things together, with trucks of memories still to come.
11. An Avett Brothers CD. Music is my drug of choice. You can
see them live September 24-25th at The Life is good Festival!
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Skateboard—because it’s more environmentally friendly than
a car, but in Boston, it’s also a quicker commute.
12. Fall 2011 inspiration. Color is the daily bread of the eyes.
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An iPad. I put it in the photo so you’d think I’m tech savvy!
14. Nothing. A cluttered desk equals a cluttered mind.
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New graphic styles. Hundreds are created in every threemonth season, but only a few make the line.
15. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and other intellectual classics. Dr. Seuss is my hero.
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A photo of our six Life is good partners. We blur the line
between work and play.
16. Presentation slides for the 2011 ISPA Conference & Expo. I’m
hoping to illustrate that good vibes are contagious. ■
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Buddha—to remind me to breathe.
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Ultimate Frisbee. It’s not rocket science, but I like to let it fly.
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World Series MVP Mike Lowell with me and my brother
John. A friend may be the masterpiece of nature.
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Surfing screensaver—my idea of a board meeting.
10. Vintage John Deere tractor seats used as stools. These are
from the good old days.
13. Water with no ice. My glass is half full.
Catch Jacobs during Monday’s Opening
General Session at the 2011 ISPA
Conference & Expo on November 7.
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He’ll be spreading positive vibes and sharing
how optimism is fun, healthy, and empowering.
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However you define your work space, we’d love for you to show us! Snap a photo, send to Sarah Guinn at [email protected], and let us take a peek.
August 2011
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