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...
Read this blog for very long, and you will find I am an avid fan of 37signals and their signature product, Basecamp. I resonate deeply with their business philosophy and product philosophy. 20 years ago, 37signals began as a web design firm. However, as they...
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...
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...
Sales is not really a mystery. It is the art and science of making something someone wants or needs, and making it available to them. Easy, right? Well, simple. Not necessarily easy. Many overcomplicate the process of simply creating an offer and making it available...
