In the software world, there are two types of business: Those that ask you to use the software a certain way, and those that provide a set of tools that let you custom configure to suit your needs. It’s tempting to think the latter option is always better. BK,...
Jason Fried says you should run your business like a product. Your business is essentially a product used by your employees, and it better be the very best product you have since it’s responsible for all the other ones. I agree. But this leads to the question of, what...
Everybody everywhere is looking for a shortcut. That one silver bullet that finally takes off. In my experience, there are three kinds of people in the world when it comes to achievement. The Sharpshooter — this person believes that success can truly be achieved at...
There’s nothing worse than feeling like you have to push something. In life, there are times when the universe seems to be working against you. Nothing goes right. There’s friction. Tension. And no matter what you do to overcome it, it feels like running through one...
Most of us grew up learning the lesson, “It is better to give than to receive.” It’s true. This line comes from the Bible; the word “better” actually is something like more blessed, which carries the meaning of “Happy Making.”...
I’m always intrigued to find when I have adopted separate beliefs, usually from different places, that are seemingly in conflict. We’ve all heard the adage, “Do or do not. There is no try.” (Thanks, Yoda.) I think the miniature green Jedi is absolutely correct. When...
