Shapeup for Clients: The Heartbeat

One of the core tenants of Shape Up is the Heartbeat. The Heartbeat was invented as a way to keep the entire team in the loop of current projects and progress. Writes Jason Fried: A Heartbeat summarizes all the work the team did over the last 6-week cycle. It’s...

“The Rent is Due Every Day”

One of my favorite quotes is:  Success is never owned, it is only rented. And the rent is due every day. — Rory Vaden Entrepreneurs tend to live in this strange place between two words: Achievement and leisure. Most of the entrepreneurs I know got into business for...

Long form > short form

I am a fan of considered, long form communication. I realize that not everyone possesses the skill to write with clarity (at least not naturally), but it can certainly be learned.  Plus, the market value of this skill cannot be understated. Most job opportunities...