Jun
02
Let’s think about hippy stoner musicians in shitty bands for a second. They don’t have record deals, live in their vans, and gladly take any opportunity to play a show – regardless (more or less) of pay or crowd size. So what do they do? They give away their music for free. They allow blogs …
May
23
Confession time. I just spent the last 15 minutes writing a post that drawed comparisons between the TV show Lost and great marketing tactics. It sucked. So I deleted it and wrote this. Here’s the point – you should never just go through the motions. I wanted to make a post and I’m excited about …
May
18
Here’s your choice: 1) Do what you love – but when judged objectively from a skill and efficiency perspective, you’re only OK at this task. In essence, you are mediocre at your dream. 2) Do something you like – but you absolutely excel at this task. Your accomplishments and value to others is exponentially greater. …
May
03
I spent a lot of today dealing with people – reps, coworkers, salespeople…..you name it. Yet I somehow managed to enjoy myself. Why? Because the people I interacted with today were pleasant. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a complete social neanderthal. Enjoying people isn’t out of the ordinary for me. But like everyone, I find …
Apr
29
It’s easy to become a worry wart. Like so many people out there, I struggle with the common fears and anxieties that plague us when we’re starting off. Am I missing out on opportunities? Will I be ready when the time comes? Do I blow donkey balls? We’ve all got to stop being such panzies. …