Why Obama’s Youtube channel sucks
I was impressed when I first heard Obama was going to have a weekly videocast. It’s a great idea because Youtube is a very personal medium with tremendous reach. Unfortunately, Obama’s marketers seem to have overlooked that…
A New Year’s Resolution you can keep
I actually got this idea from Ramit. It really surprised me that I’d never considered it before. I’ve been doing it since January of 2008 and it has been tremendously valuable - Tracking your expenses.
What 10,000 hours looks like
The most memorable theory in Outliers is that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert in any field. If you want to see what a genuine guitar expert looks like (and I highly recommend you watch this), look no further...
Pride
Every once in awhile, a little too much confidence sinks in. Confidence I don’t yet deserve. It courses through my veins, lifts my head upward, and amplifies my voice. This post is as much for you as it is for me. I’m 22, and I’m only beginning to figure this stuff out.
The Future of Standup Comedy
Here is the biggest problem with comedians: They are paranoid about getting their material stolen. But I think this fear of joke-theft is actually hindering their success.
You gotta have skills
It was a strange moment when I realized that every single skill I possessed that companies now hire me for are things I taught myself. That’s right — my college degree has not directly contributed to my career success. So which of my skills have really helped me?
Oh, Microsoft… Part 2
I’ve been waiting for a commercial ever since I wrote about Microsoft’s Geniuses awhile back. I might stop writing about them for awhile, I feel like I’m beating a dead horse. Anyways, here’s Microsoft’s latest failure..
The correct way to use YouTube
The big story in the music industry right now is whether or not Coldplay stole a riff from Joe Satriani (an extremely talented guitarist). So check out what this guy did...
Online Community Building
Rich Millington's "Feverbee" repeatedly earns my recommendation, not due to personal ties, but his consistent delivery of stellar content. He's recently published a manifesto (available for download) to revamp your approach to building an online community. It's worth checking out.
Design lessons: The KISS Principle
What’s painful for your customers when they’re using your website? It astounds me how few companies have actually tried making their site fun and intuitive to use. Small design tweaks can make a huge impact on your bottom line, no matter what industry you’re in.
