Writing as a practice: “One in a row”
It’s easy to say, “I don’t have enough time.” There is always something else to be done. You might be afraid to get the words out. Or you might not want to take the time to get them right. These…
We do startups because we can’t not do startups.
This essay is written in collaboration with Startup Edition – find this week’s essays here. The startup life seems glamorous from afar, and sometimes from up close. There are rebels, pirates, and ninjas here. There are rags-to-riches stories and others who fall from…
Try Reading Out Loud
Every night when I am home (which is most nights), after dinner we read as a family. This isn’t a new tradition – my wife and I have read to each other out loud on car trips for years even…
There is always more work to do.
This post is part of the Startup Edition series on Enterpreneurship What’s on your To-Do List? Right now you have something else to do. Later today you will also have something else to do. And tomorrow you will have the…
Be right when someone asks.
This essay is written as part of the Startup Edition project – check out the other essays here. Think. When was the last time you were right? Absolutely, positively certain with no chance of being wrong. Now, think of the…
Fireflies are Magical
A small moment makes a vacation Last night we were on the road in Northeastern Pennsylvania and stopped for an ice cream Sundae on Sunday. It was a hot Summer evening and just about time for the sun to set.…
Go ahead, build a Thingamajig.
When the folks at LittleBits asked me to test their latest kit of snap-together DIY electronics, I was really excited. As a gadget-loving person, I love the idea of creating a Rube Goldbergian perpetual motion machine. I even the idea of…
Don’t Miss These 5 Reasons To Use a Standing Desk
Standing up, all day? Really? What are some of the main reasons you might consider using a Standing Desk as your primary workstation? Reason #1 – Using a Standing Desk Promotes Healthy Habits Using a standing desk is a great…
Two of the Dumbest Business Mistakes I’ve Ever Made
//Read about more mistakes in the newest Startup Edition “Do not fear mistakes. There are none.” -Miles Davis. We all make mistakes. I’ve made a few mistakes in my time. I’m not talking about the garden-variety mistakes you might make…
