Is your book idea good? (Yes, I promise)
“If you write for yourself, you’ll always have an audience.” -Bruce Springsteen “We can secure other people’s approval if…
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Being Geek: An interview with Michael Lopp
I had the chance to interview Michael Lopp, of RandsinRepose fame, about his new book, Being Geek. The book,…
The founding fathers and their faith
Last week I finished reading Founding Faith, by Steven Waldman. The book explores the history of religion in America,…
Quote of the week
Quote of the week: The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie — deliberate, contrived…
Ten points on Freedom and the Mosque (w/Video)
I’ve never done a “low quality webcam video speaking to camera” thing before, but felt compelled to do so…
Why does transparency matter?
In a series of posts, called readers choice, I write on whatever topics people submit and vote for. If…
Rules to live by
Buster Benson, the super creative guy who made 750words (helps you write), Locavore (helps you eat), 8:36pm project (helps…
Moments: a video you will enjoy
There is a cliche among short videos of trying to make you feel something amazing or wonderous, and I…
Applying Jazz to workplace creativity
Months ago I got a sneak preview of a book on two of my favorite things: the making of…
There is no ground zero mosque
I asked a simple question earlier this week about the issue over the Ground zero mosque. Keith Olbermann, at…
The four minute presentation
We like to think the world moves faster today than ever, but sometimes we’re surprised by how fast things…
The Four Minute Presentation
We’re very proud, in this day and age, of our capacity for consuming information. We often brag (or lament)…
Pic of day: Universe closed
From a real street sign in NM, via Teresa.
The Idea Approval Index
Many leaders talk about progress, but overlook simple indicators. One easy measure is the Idea Approval Index (IAI). To…
Why you fail at writing
People say they get stuck when they try to write, but being stuck really means you’re forced to think.…
Ground Zero and the Mosque
I grew up in Queens, NYC, and I know Manhattan pretty well. I’ve also been to the WTC area…
Lessons from Google Wave and MSFT Kin
I’m a fan of things going wrong. It’s only when things go wrong that anyone pays attention enough to…
Coming soon: Myths paperback edition!
The original edition was published in 2007. It was a charming little book, that disarmingly changed how people thought…
Yoda and different kinds of trying
Yoda said “Do or do not, there is no try.” I have always had problems with this nugget of…
News: I have a new job (Automattic)
Many of my friends make fun of me when I complain. They tell me I’m living the dream. And…