Bad Breath and Food In Your Teeth Socially
Few people have the guts to tell us when we have bad breath or food in our teeth. We know this and don’t expect to be told. So we are sensitive to it and self-monitor as best we can. We check our...
View Article3 Jobs I Wish I Did in High School
Looking back at my high school and college days, I can’t help but wonder if there are things I could have done to accelerated the learning that happened in my 20’s. I notice that some kids coming...
View ArticleHow You Win
We spend a lot of time painting the picture of the ideal entrepreneur. We talk about what you should focus on, how you should prioritize and sling around advice constantly. In the end, the ultimate...
View ArticleHire Competitors – Four Reasons Why
Since the launch of Voxa, we have been in heavy recruiting mode. It has been a ton of fun and we’ve met many fantastic people. I can now say with certainty that the Village as a recruiting tool is...
View ArticleStartup Problems
I’m not different from most entrepreneurs in that I have the patience equivalent to that of gravity. (E.g. If something has to come down, it may as well come down right now.) We see where we want...
View ArticleAdvice Isn’t What You Need – Don’t Miss the Value in an Intro
When you meet someone new, how often do you have a clear expectation of what they can do for you? Particularly when you reach out to someone and ask for a meeting, advice, or assistance: do you...
View ArticleYou’re Missing Out – Leverage Professional Associations
The first decade of my entrepreneurial career was spent selling online learning solutions to professional associations. We lived mostly in the Bar Association, Accounting Society, and Medical society...
View ArticleUnstructured Data is Good for the Mind
While unstructured data may be bad for your company, there is a place where it can add unbelievable value to your life. When we read books, we expose our mind to new ideas, thoughts, and stories....
View ArticleTravel Reviews are a Double Edged Sword
Do you remember what it was like to travel or try a new restaurant before there were reviews? Do you remember having to pick vacation spots, hotels, or restaurants in a new city before there was...
View ArticleEditorial Comment- About Startup CEO References
In many of my posts when I talk about the energy it takes to build a startup, I specifically mention the “Startup CEO.” I do this intentionally, because I work hard to only speak from experience. My...
View ArticleThese 8 Talking Points Could Save Your Life at Holiday Parties
It’s December and that means it’s party season. Time to see friends, neighbors, and colleagues that you often only see once a year. Time to reconnect with extended family galore. Many of these...
View ArticleSneaky Catalysts to Reinvention
It’s interesting what triggers big change. Often, change comes from something we don’t expect. Often, it sneaks up on us. I’ve been thinking a lot about mobile lately and how our mobile computing...
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