The few of you who have known me since my early twenties know that I have a bit of a rebel spirit. At nineteen, I had plans to change the world, redistribute wealth and solve poverty. You know, typical youthful enthusiasm. Then, after spending a few years studying and living in South America, I saw […]
One of the things I am really enjoying about Twitter is quick access to really great stuff around the web. Via following Hugh McLeod of Gaping Void, I found this gem by Paul Graham. It is called You weren’t meant to have a boss and is thought-provoking, especially for programmers. It is also perfect fodder […]
One of the things I am really enjoying about Twitter is quick access to really great stuff around the web. Via following Hugh McLeod of Gaping Void, I found this gem by Paul Graham. It is called You weren’t meant to have a boss and is thought-provoking, especially for programmers. It is also perfect fodder […]
If you want to grow as a human being, you could climb really tall mountains. Or run marathons. Or study the great written works. Or study yoga in an ashram. Or … you could put your entire livelihood at risk and become an entrepreneur. I don’t think running a business is for everyone. But I […]
I am working on a chapter of the Escape from Cubicle Nation book about getting your friends and family on board with your idea to start a business. For the section about talking with your parents, I am looking for a specific example of someone’s parents who freaked out (initially at least) when you told […]