No, you’ll need to work hard to create something magical, and a big part of that hard work is relentlessly eliminating all magical thinking from your projections and your expectations of how the market will react. Only count on things that have happened before, a funnel you can buy and Read more…
In this video, Steve Jobs debuts wifi to a crowd at an Apple event. (I initially saw it on the Consumerist.) At the 55 second mark he carries his computer away while looking at “CNN Interactive” and the crowd goes bonkers. He gets a standing ovation for using the Internet Read more…
“Parents who want to install parental control on their childrens’ devices, however, should first explain to them why they have made this decision, explaining the high number of scams and malware samples that are designed to target children and the associated risks. By taking this approach, children should be able Read more…
“I view financial events like this as unlikely. But even if there’s a miscalculation, it isn’t the end of the world. You can always go back to full-time work. Jobs won’t magically disappear off the face of the planet if you need to make more money later. It’s also possible to Read more…
Because it’s much easier to look at someone “up there” and envy what they’ve got than it is to ask the tougher questions: What do they have that I wish I had? What do I admire about them? What are they modelling for me? What have they done to get where they Read more…
The process for milk is simple: soak some nuts, wait, blend, and strain. It’s easy and cheaper than store-bought—I tried it recently and emerged a changed man. To make nut butters, all you do is measure and blend. The chart lists some other ingredients to add some flavor, but plain Read more…
I would say “We don’t want to spend money on smartphones right now” instead of “We can’t afford smartphones.” via Why I don’t say “We can’t afford that.” | Six Figures Under.
1. Are You Ready for the Social Pressure? via Five Questions I Wish I’d Asked Before Quitting My Job for a Startup.
Tim Peters needed a full-time job. But he worried about how his side work might impact his chances. The marketing professional from Toronto had founded the Canadian Hero Fund, a nonprofit that offers scholarships to the family members of fallen soldiers. The organization had grown since he founded it in Read more…
Whatever your individual style may be, it seems that understanding habit formation is useful for everyone, so we’ll be using the new tricks around here often. via A Lifetime of Riches – Is it as Simple as a Few Habits?.