January 2009
22 posts
Sway and Irrational VCs →
There is NO SUCH THING AS WRITERS BLOCK. Writer’s block feels real, but it is just the mask hiding the fear of the person ‘experiencing’ it—they’re scared that if they write something down and show it to the world then that means they are vulnerable to others people’s opinions—and that what they wrote down is now “committed” to paper or blog and now they are open to possible ‘failure.’ Forget...
Asperger's: My life as an Earthbound alien →
The Impossible Project →
100 Excellent Free WordPress Themes →
“After all, what is knowledge, really, but high-resolution regurgitation?”
– Steve Carell on How to Act Brilliant
Big Picture: The Inauguration of President Barack... →
Melissa: god is following me on twitter
Rands: Um, he follows everyone
Melissa: does not
Rands: That was a joke girk
“But the most valuable lesson I take away from his speech is this: An...”
– Brad Bollenbach
Ladies: if you shop for clothes, ask for where to find [English] “petite”. It means normal sized. Ladies who are petite may have difficulty finding clothes which fit in America, except at specialty shops.
What You Should Know Before Going to America
“Moments of uncertainty are when you create your life, when you become who you...”
– Relish uncertainty - It’s what makes life interesting
russell davies: meet the new schtick (2) →
russell davies: meet the new schtick →
Real Letter From CEO To His Employees →
The 50 Most Inspiring Travel Quotes Of All Time →
“I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” - Mark Twain
A well-lived life is not a tour of gas stations
Tim O’Reilly has a great post today and clarifying his point about working on stuff that matters.
This was my favorite part:
“I want to remind you that financial success is not the only goal or the only measure of success. It’s easy to get caught up in the heady buzz of making money. You should regard money as fuel for what you really want to do, not as a goal in and of itself. Money is like gas...
The Manifesto of the Lance Armstrong Foundation
We believe in life. Your life. We believe in living every minute of it with every ounce of your being. And that you must not let cancer take control of it. We believe in energy: channeled and fierce. We believe in focus: getting smart and living strong. Unity is strength. Knowledge is power. Attitude is everything. This is the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
We kick in the moment you’re...
20 Weird Logos That Work (and Why They Do) →
Rands: Where on the planet are you?
Atheist bus campaign goes nationwide →