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  1. Dreams’ Daily Dosage

    Here again are some of the cool things I’ve found, done, or learned this past week: Monday For you iPhone users, MobileScrobbler will scrobble (send data to last.fm) straight from your jailbroken iPhone. A bunch of other features include: lyrics, playlists and recommended tracks. Tuesday I’m a huge proponent of telecommuting. I hate spending a half-hour getting ready in [...]

    Jun 15, 2008 — 3 Comments

  2. Dreams’ Daily Dosage

    Here we are again with some cool stuff I learned, did, and found in the past week: Monday Have you ever watched a trailer for a business book? Well, click this link and you won’t be able to say that anymore. Dan Pink (awesome!) writes the ultimate career guide (including manga and all) to answer the question [...]

    May 24, 2008 — 4 Comments

  3. Dreams’ Daily Dosage

    If you didn’t know, my nickname is ‘Dreams’. Try and decode that one. Anyway, this past week I learned, did, and found a lot of cool things. Check it out: Monday Dopplr added a carbon journal for travelers to realize how much they’re destroying the planet. Hooray! Tuesday I found a nice little Mac app which I’ve been looking [...]

    May 19, 2008 — 2 Comments

  4. You don’t need a resume…

    …unless you’re looking for mediocrity. Because that’s what happens when we boil down our accomplishments into a one page memo, and convince ourselves we can make a good decision based on a one-page memo. Seth Godin hires interns and notes a resume is “an excuse to reject you.” If you’re truly exceptional you don’t need a resume. [...]

    Apr 7, 2008 — 2 Comments

  5. Internal Friction

    The problem with bosses is they often know what needs to be done but aren’t always so great at communicating why it needs to be done. Some people just rub you the wrong way in how they talk to you, how they do or do not help you understand what needs to be done. Many [...]

    Mar 21, 2008 — 2 Comments

  6. Caption Contest Friday

    I’m in a good mood and my brilliant mentor, noah, suggested I create a caption contest for the following picture: Winner receives a $10 Amazon.com gift certificate. Leave your caption in the comments. Winner: With my invisible knife, I stab at thee, foul editor. PS: Photo taken with my new iPhone (on T-Mobile, ask me how!).

    Mar 21, 2008 — 10 Comments

  7. Google Docs and quick PDFs

    If you’re looking to create a quick PDF you can simply copy and paste your document (or spreadsheet) into Google Docs and export it to a PDF. Neat, huh? Wait, why aren’t you using Google Docs as your primary word processor or spreadsheet application? Pros Access everything from home, work, neighbor’s computer. Simple online interface and no bloated software [...]

    Jan 2, 2008 — 6 Comments

  8. Everyone is a consultant

    Penelope Trunk is predicting it: the end of consulting. I agree. I call myself a ‘consultant’ but I realized that all the work I’ve done in the last few years has been, in essence, “consulting.” I’m not surprised, either. It’s easier than ever to become an expert (Wikipedia, right?) and it’s especially easy to work from [...]

    Dec 18, 2007 — 2 Comments

  9. Sleeping at work and mentors

    …not with mentors, and mentors. My company matches you up with a mentor (typically a level or two above you) and you meet with them a few times a year to discuss your career, reviews, future, and so on. This is awesome because we’re forced to meet and do the things that often get overlooked. Aside: [...]

    Dec 7, 2007 — 6 Comments

  10. Visit my other site, Colorado Snow

    Are you a skiier/snowboarder in Colorado? If so, you should check out Colorado Snow at ColoradoSnowBlog.com. It’s my new hobby: to create the best online resource for Colorado snow sports. Let me know what you think and if you want to help out (post gear reviews, trail reviews, guides to resorts/trails/eating/playing just let me know).

    Nov 8, 2007 — 9 Comments

  11. Wise Hypothesis

    From a wise guy I know (those that share our own beliefs are often viewed as wise): If you believe the stereotype that “Eastern” minds (Chinese in particular) are better at math than occidental minds, and math is the basis of the technology which moves information, and access to information is the basis for economic power, [...]

    Oct 24, 2007 — 2 Comments

  12. Do you have a multi-threaded mind?

    As I sit here and write this I’m also listening to music and following along with it. I’m sure we all do it, this is no amazing feat. To some people the additional input forces you to focus. For others, it’s distracting. For me, I feel like I can pay attention to what I’m doing [...]

    Oct 13, 2007 — 2 Comments

  13. Haunted libraries really exist?

    Haunted libraries really exist? According to George Eberhart at the Britannica blogs, there are a number of haunted libraries throughout the country. I asked 9rules and am curious: why do you think libraries are often portrayed as haunted, and do people still visit libraries?

    Oct 2, 2007 — 2 Comments

  14. Facebook Postulate #1

    Facebook Postulate: If it’s not in your Mini-Feed it never happened. Seriously, it’s like a tree falling in a forest. Your new friends and group membership don’t make a sound!

    Sep 30, 2007 — 3 Comments

  15. Pink for October…

    Pink for October is the one of the best, nerdiest ways to show your support for breast cancer awareness. Last October a pal of mine created the campaign to get website owners to turn their website pink to show their support. If you haven’t looked yet, I added my own splash of pink to my [...]

    Sep 30, 2007 — No Comments

  16. Do you whiten your teeth?

    As a BzzAgent I’ve been trying some dissolvable whitening strips for a bit. Do they really work? I can’t tell yet. But, I’m curious if you guys have any personal experiences with whitening products (mouthwaste, toothpaste, gum?) and what you’ve done.

    Sep 6, 2007 — 1 Comment

  17. Nordstrom got it right

    Nordstrom got it right tonight when I brought in a pair of pants to be altered. I had bought the pair across the street at Nordstrom Rack and the guy told me they usually charge for the alteration. No worries! But, once the measurements were taken he said ‘hey, no charge’. So, I walked from [...]

    Aug 16, 2007 — 4 Comments

  18. Viddler + MeToday = iPhone

    I didn’t wait in line for an iPhone today. Largely because I’m on a great MyFaves Family Plan at T-Mobile. Oh, and I love my Pearl. But, today I’ve started something I attempted to do back in January: a daily video blog. Why? a) I hate failing and b) my favorite guys at Viddler are [...]

    Jun 29, 2007 — No Comments

  19. Can Entrepreneurship be taught?

    The question is straight-forward: can entrepreneurship be taught? Unfortunately the answer is neither black nor white. The problem being entrepreneurship is an area that area that requires some expertise, some experience, and sometimes pure luck. Some argue that entrepreneurs have inherit traits that make them more capable of starting a business, producing a good, or [...]

    Jun 25, 2007 — 5 Comments

  20. Boulder Startup Weekend

    Can you build a startup in a weekend? Probably. Boulder certainly has the people that can make it happen. That’s why we’re going to try July 6th – 8th. From StartupWeekend.com: We

    Jun 8, 2007 — 3 Comments

  21. Parents raise Spelling Bee Chumps

    I took a class at CU called “School and Society.” We discussed home schooling and how the largest argument against the kids being anti-social is the fact they spend time with others in the community.. ie: Spelling Bees. This interesting video encompasses a lot of what I’ve thought about home schooled children: 1) they don’t [...]

    Jun 8, 2007 — 4 Comments

  22. The best online greeting cards

    My friend sent me a thoughtful card yesterday. Online, of course. This is perhaps the funniest collection of sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek, witty and all-out hilarious cards: someecards.com

    May 14, 2007 — 3 Comments

  23. Hey, you’re still here? Cool!

    It’s so good to see you! Last time you stopped by I was an undergraduate–now I’m an alumnus! Needless to say, the last few weeks have been busy. I just haven’t found the time to do any writing. But, I promise, I’m here, I’ve got things to say and appreciate you hanging around…

    May 14, 2007 — 3 Comments

  24. College career posts

    I know I haven’t been here very much lately. But, I have posted over at some of my favorite blogs. I wrote about my post-college career decision over at Employee Evolution. I also wrote at OkDork about how I think companies should recruit college grads. Check them out.

    Apr 27, 2007 — No Comments

  25. Morning routines rock

    Not a morning person? That’s fine, most people aren’t. Though, have you ever noticed that some of the most productive (and successful) people you know are early-risers? Sure, there are exceptions to this rule but in general, those that get up early use those first few hours to get their day started the right way.

    Mar 11, 2007 — 9 Comments