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  1. Instant email is good for nobody

    Like most project managers, account managers, or client-facing individuals, I have my email inbox open all day. One any given day, there could be a dozen different individuals that can reach out to me with an urgent question. But replying instantly is not always the best action. While we can’t ignore our clients (current and [...]

    Mar 11, 2010 — 5 Comments

  2. The free software problem

    Rachel mentioned a story about a college professor who, to paraphrase, said that “we kids have no right to complain about all the websites we use (Google Mail, Facebook) because they’re giving everything to us for free”. Well sure, in the traditional economic sense, they are providing a lot for no monetary exchange. But that’s the [...]

    Mar 1, 2010 — 3 Comments

  3. How to create a web design proposal

    The folks over at 37signals have put out a request for firms to apply to redesign their blog. This is a simple request with everything I need to evaluate the project: budget, timeline, scope, deliverable, and expectations. All of this is brilliantly captured within 324 words. Every day I wade through 30-slide PowerPoints and 12-page [...]

    Feb 18, 2010 — 4 Comments

  4. Are Yelp check-ins a conflict of interest?

    The concept of “checking in” to a location using a web-based service is not new. Brightkite, Foursquare, and Gowalla have all been doing this for quite some time. But ever since Yelp has joined the fray, I can’t help but feel awkward about it. We’ve now added the ability for yelpers to “Check-in” to businesses. Active [...]

    Feb 11, 2010 — 4 Comments

  5. Seeking success via celebrity

    The American culture has become ever noticeably celebrity-centric. Ever since California elected itself a Republican Governor it’s become very obvious to me: no matter how bad the last guy did, how does the most liberal state in the union do that? For one, Schwarzenegger is recognizable and, through his acting and body-building days, a celebrity. Celebrities [...]

    Jan 23, 2010 — 2 Comments

  6. Recent graduates: how to find work you love

    My friend Charlie Hoehn just released a free ebook: Recession-Proof Graduate and it encompasses a lot of ideals that I’ve learned over the last few years. Rethinking the typical “job hunt” Charlie has done a great job capturing a lot of the secrets to finding meaningful work out of college. They include: Steer clear of the beaten path: [...]

    Jul 22, 2009 — 3 Comments