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11 Things I Learned at the 2012 Not-For-Profit Technology Conference
The 2012 Not-For-Profit Technology Conference happened at the Hilton Hotel in Union Square in San Francisco. Luckily, I was invited to go
Efficient Dating and the Average Number of People You Should Date Before You Settle
The phrase “there are other fish is the sea” is incredibly misleading. So are other dating analogies (e.g. trying pants on). I hope to fix this by saying that dating is alot like shopping for big screen TVs. Let me explain.
The Blade That Comes Back
One of the greatest things I worry about as an entrepreneur is whether I’m failing enough. It seems counter-intuitive but it’s true.
Managing People aka Getting People to Do Stuff For You
Managing people isn’t about pay, or benefits or etc. Those are nice, but not the secret ingredient for long-term success.
The Secret to Making Friends
One secret to making friends should be no secret at all. It’s empathy. It’s knowing where somebody is coming from and understanding their thoughts and feelings.
What Do I Want to be Remembered For?
One of the greatest questions that we can and should ask ourselves everyday goes along the logic of, “What do I want to be remembered for?” “What is my legacy?”
The Types of Discipline
There are two types of discipline, short-term and long-term. Long-term discipline of course is an aggregate of short-term discipline infused with intent, direction, and balance.
Elegant Solutions to Complex Problems
In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful and elegant solutions to the 99-cents-in-my-pocket problem.
I Got Tricked By A Cute Starbucks Barista
When I dropped by Starbucks today to get a coffee fix, the cute barista at the counter asked me if I wanted to try their “Starbucks VIA Brew” instant coffee. I always say yes to cute baristas.
The Velvet Rope
Wherever you go in life, there will be velvet ropes, meant to stop people at their tracks. And different types of people react to the velvet rope in different ways.