Motivation Archives - Bob Cargill

13Aug 2025 by Bob Cargill No Comments

Why Everybody Should Know About Stoicism

Guest Post by Kashish Jain This is the third in a series of articles born from a collaborative partnership established during the summer of 2025. Kashish Jain, a recent Marketing graduate from Northeastern University, is working alongside Professor Bob—contributing valuable insights and helping him grow his online presence across his blog, Substack, Instagram, and YouTube, while also learning extensively from his expertise and gaining hands-on experience under his mentorship. Whenever life throws challenges my way—whether it’s overthinking, anxiety, money struggles, love, or the general chaos of living—I’ve found that the ancient philosophy of Stoicism always holds answers. It’s not just some dusty old school of thought; it’s a practical toolkit for navigating modern life with calm, clarity, and resilience. The Roots of Stoicism: Ancient Wisdom for Today Stoicism began over…

02Feb 2025 by Bob Cargill

The World Revolves Around You – Yes, You!

Advertising, Branding, Inspiration, Marketing, Motivation

I couldn't help but be incredibly intrigued by an ad on TV I saw recently that boldly declared, "The world revolves around you." This ad caught my undivided attention because, growing up, when I was just a kid, I heard something very different: "The world doesn’t revolve around you." Those words that I heard when I was knee high to a grasshopper left a mark - they made me feel small, unimportant, insignificant and disconnected. But these words? This ad? It offers something powerful - a message that speaks to the heart. It reminds us that feeling valued can change everything in our lives. In marketing, in advertising, on social media, in life itself, the greatest gift you can give someone is the belief that they really matter, that they’re…

03Jul 2024 by Bob Cargill

You Are A Rock Star

Boston, Branding, Inspiration, Marketing, Motivation

Students and colleagues, family and friends, neighbors and even complete strangers, everyone should know what it feels like to be a rock star, and that includes you. To feel like a rock star is to feel that you are invincible. It is to understand what it must mean to have all the fame and glory in the world. It is to do everything you do with a lot more confidence and determination and a lot less fear and trepidation. It is to imagine people looking up to you and cheering for you, shouting out your name at the top of their lungs. That's why I tell anyone within earshot that they are a rock star. I want them to be smiling. I want them to be happy. I want them…

08Oct 2022 by Bob Cargill

Humble Leadership – A Chat With AMA Boston President Bob Cargill by Trevor Stasik

Business, Leadership, Motivation

Humble Leadership - A Chat With AMA Boston President Bob Cargill by Trevor Stasik I had the pleasure of meeting with Bob Cargill recently. He was humble; kind yet authoritative, just the type of leader you can admire. With over 30 years of leadership experience in the field of marketing and as the current President of the American Marketing Association (AMA) Chapter for Boston, he was nice enough to let me hear his perspective and philosophy on leadership. Bob is currently on his second tour of duty as the President of the Boston AMA, having served previously several years ago. Bob is also an adjunct professor with three different universities. He has been President of Toastmasters clubs. He was President of his running club, and has ran the Boston Marathon…

25Sep 2020 by Bob Cargill

The #WhoAmIMaskChallenge

Advertising, Branding, Cause-Related Marketing, Marketing, Motivation

Why do you wear a mask? I wear a mask because I want to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. I wear a mask because I don’t want people to get sick and die from COVID-19. I wear a mask out of respect for those around me. What about you? Not only is this a relevant, timely conversation that was started by William Lucas (Bill) Walker last month, this is a great campaign which you can learn more about here. Bill is an Emmy Award-winning writer/producer who wanted to get the word out about the importance of wearing a mask during this pandemic. So he challenged people – like me and you – to record a short video introducing ourselves and telling the world why we wear a mask.…

25Jul 2019 by Bob Cargill

What’s Your Studio 54?

Business, Motivation

What’s your Studio 54? What’s your big, brilliant idea, the one thing you’re doing to do that’s going to break through the clutter and make you a star? What’s your plan for success? The brainchild of Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, Studio 54 was a nightclub on 254 West 54th Street in New York City that was ridiculously popular in the late 1970s. It is home to the Roundabout Theatre Company today. During the heyday of the disco era, Studio 54 was the place to be for stars, celebrities and anybody who wanted to dance the night away in the city that never sleeps. Rubell and Schrager were ingenious in creating such a hot spot for people who wanted to enjoy the nightlife and bask in the limelight in Manhattan.…

07Nov 2018 by Bob Cargill

Corporate Culture Counts

Boston Red Sox, Business, Leadership, Motivation

The importance of having a good, positive culture in the workplace cannot be underestimated. The Boston Red Sox won 108 games during the regular season this year, the most in franchise history, and then cruised through the postseason to win their fourth World Series title since 2004. The Sox had to compete against plenty of other talented baseball teams in 2018, but perhaps none had the camaraderie and culture the Boston team had in their clubhouse. Maybe none had such a supportive, selfless manager like Alex Cora at the helm, either. Talent and skills aren’t always the determining factors in winning. Without the right culture instilled into the workplace, even the best teams – and businesses in general – can fall behind the competition. Without a strong leader installed at…

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