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For this week’s installment of Cognition, I thought I’d share some random thoughts as the president of a small company. Some I heed, some I need to heed.

  1. Always recognize and appreciate hard work.
  2. Always have enough toilet paper.
  3. Always pay for happy hour.
  4. Always have a backup plan.
  5. Always lead by example.
  6. Always know where the cafe car stops.
  7. Always have enough cable ties.
  8. Always provide opportunities.
  9. Always respond to meeting invitations.
  10. Always plan something to look forward to.
  11. Always have a line of credit.
  12. Always make sure you don’t hit “reply to all” by mistake.
  13. Always pay the electric bill.
  14. Always throw a fun holiday party.
  15. Always know your work makes or breaks you.
  16. Always respect opinions that aren’t aligned with yours.
  17. Always opt for early boarding on Southwest.
  18. Always book SXSW hotels in August.
  19. Always take a deep breath.
  20. Always take a chance.
  21. Always have control of the music.
  22. Always have access to good coffee.
  23. Always have access to good beer.
  24. Always laugh at least once a day.
  25. Always go outside and walk.
  26. Always know who owes you money.
  27. Always accept criticism.
  28. Always anticipate the boarding stairway at Penn Station.
  29. Always seek advice.
  30. Always enjoy your work.

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  1. @happycog

    What is always on the mind of @hoyboy as the president of Happy Cog Philadelphia? He shares in Cognition: http://t.co/iYf6k6nE #fb

    Thu, June 07, 2012 10:50:03

  2. @andyodore

    Great list! Can we add? "Always avoid the white puddles on Sansom Street." @happycog @hoyboy http://t.co/8ywElwoz

    Thu, June 07, 2012 10:58:37

  3. @adamqureshi

    great list! add " Always say "please" and "Thank you" even if you don't like the person. http://t.co/O60M8x1G

    Thu, June 07, 2012 12:15:25

  4. @hoyboy

    Always. http://t.co/iLcSFj0r #cognition

    Thu, June 07, 2012 1:07:21

  5. @jonhadden

    Running your own business? Great guidelines from @hoyboy. "Always." http://t.co/GSD3KI1N #cognition Add in, "Always avoid burning bridges"

    Thu, June 07, 2012 1:14:18

  6. @brandongcarroll

    Always http://t.co/wL7ZDjK2

    Thu, June 07, 2012 1:20:33

  7. @NicholasSwanson

    Always. http://t.co/h9jHjWoJ

    Thu, June 07, 2012 1:26:23

  8. @pmarsceill

    Really enjoyable post by @hoyboy that left me with a smile.

    Thu, June 07, 2012 1:29:00

  9. @neloDesign

    Always http://t.co/0iv2Co9s

    Thu, June 07, 2012 1:32:32

  10. @jessicaivins

    Words of wisdom about running a small business from @hoyboy, the president of @happycog Philly: http://t.co/Ms1cOwdf”

    Thu, June 07, 2012 2:17:19

  11. @phrozen755

    A reminder for some - lessons for others : http://t.co/Gg9HKo8Z

    Thu, June 07, 2012 4:08:45

  12. @zeldman

    How to be head of a small studio. Greg @hoyboy puts his finger on it. http://t.co/nBtwlmhu

    Thu, June 07, 2012 4:12:50

  13. @nkornel

    http://t.co/61Emzdo5 Very good considerations!

    Thu, June 07, 2012 4:16:23

  14. @mrwarren

    This list should give you a good idea of what it's like to work for @hoyboy.

    Thu, June 07, 2012 4:39:40

  15. @aarongoulding

    A lot of this applies to any manager “@zeldman: How to be head of a small studio. Greg @hoyboy puts his finger on it. http://t.co/b2zzxocN”

    Thu, June 07, 2012 9:24:38

  16. @JoeRinaldi

    A snapshot of @happycog 101 by @Hoyboy. 31. Always password protect your phone. http://t.co/iYf6k6nE

    Fri, June 08, 2012 6:52:02

  17. @fauverism

    I love this. Is there a never list?

    Fri, June 08, 2012 9:15:34

  18. @dcasalins

    Random thoughts for small company's president .http://cog.gd/3x7 via @hoyboy @TresgatosCS

    Fri, June 08, 2012 3:03:03

  19. @mollymullee

    Always read this http://t.co/FycGGSTMFV

    Tue, February 26, 2013 3:30:31

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