Archive for November 2014
A reflection on the gigantic difference between failing and failure
Failing… Failing fast… Failing often… You’ve heard a lot of this talk in the startup world over the years. In fact, I have a slew of blog posts about failure. The general idea is that if you never fail – if everything you try works the first time – then you’re not trying enough new…
Read MoreLearning to let go of the small things and focus on the important stuff
I don’t know about you, but at times I seem to find myself barely able to keep up with everything that I have going on. I use tools – like Evernote, Trello, and super-optimized email and calendar processes – to help me manage through my day (both personal and business). But even with those tools and…
Read MoreHere is my bad advice when someone asks me, “when should I start a company?”
In the circles I hang in, I get this question quite a bit, “When should I start my company?” And my answer is always the same. “Now.” I should point out that many entrepreneurs would disagree with me on this, and in fact, many have. So there’s that. There are loads of studies that show…
Read MoreQuestion from a startup CEO: What are the top 3 books you would recommend I read right now?
The CEO of a young company asked me this week what the three books I’d recommend he read right now. Without hesitation, I said: Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis – And no, it doesn’t count if you’ve seen the movie. This book will make you think differently about everything, but certainly business. If…
Read MoreFrom the Nexus 5 to the Moto X and then quickly to the Droid Turbo
This is the Droid Turbo I have (red, glass back). I loved the Nexus 5 for the 11 months that I had it. But in the end, it started to really struggle with battery life. It’s possible that was the result of how I use the phone as I have another friend who had no issues with…
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