Armchair Sociology
Why Procrastination Is Good for You
Why almost completely screwing up is actually a good thing, and why doing it often is a super power.
Business Advice
How to Plan Your Workday to Build Momentum
Like you, I have dozens of tasks competing for my time and attention each day. Here’s how I decide what to work on, and when.
Business Advice
How to Do Enough Work to Feel Happy Without Burning Out
After years of feeling like I’m never doing “enough,” I found a daily formula that works for me and keeps me balanced.
Business Advice
Six Freelance Survival Tips to Overcome the Horror of Self-Employment
Here are 6 freelance survival lessons to help you survive the uncertainty, doubt, fear, and long lonely nights of working for yourself.
Armchair Sociology
How to Build Something That Thrills People
A few weeks ago, I told my friend that I was preparing to speak at the first-ever MoNage event in Boston, an event that’s focused on the future of communications. “So what’s your topic?” she asked. “The emotional side of how we communicate now.” “Like what?” Good question. I started Read more…
Armchair Sociology
3 Steps for Building Your 21st Century Career
How to adapt your career path to the realities of the new economy.
Business Advice
The Mistake That Most Startup Founders Make
There’s a difference between an idea and a business.
Business Advice
This Question Kills Your Business Before You Ever Start
How do you beat Facebook? It’s an interesting strategy exercise, isn’t it? You might start by thinking of everything that Facebook does badly, and then figuring out how your new social network could do those things better… but you’d also have to do everything Facebook already does well. (That’s daunting.) Read more…