Life happens in the uncomfortable.

The view from the floor, surrounded by dogs, coffee and adderall.

Why employee benefits are important

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See you on the other side

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Blogging lessons (11 years and counting)

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Be the leader you wish you had

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Pessimism and success

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See you on the other side

I have struggled with how to share this news, I have avoided it in part because I don't want to admit to myself that he is gone. You see, Jimmy,

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Blogging lessons (11 years and counting)

We are blogging maniacs at 8THIRTYFOUR, we blog twice a week or more depending on breaking industry news. That is a lot of content to create, which means we have

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Be the leader you wish you had

The worst bosses I ever had...were women. I know I am not alone, many share the same experiences. These experiences have driven me to be a better leader and to

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Pessimism and success

I was labeled a pessimist the other day and my first reaction was to be defensive. Let's be honest, pessimism is not viewed favorably; we are considered the Eeyores of

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Hey, I'm Bode.
Writer of musings.

Thanks for swinging by to check out my dogs, my ideas, my super fresh perspective and all the things that annoy me in life.

I can’t wait to share all the things you never knew you needed to know.

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8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications.

We’re going to tell you your site is bad, your messaging is jargon, and stock photography from the 90s is burning our eyes. A trifold will not get you a client, and cold calling makes people hate you.

We do the kind of work people remember—and the kind of relationships built to last.