The following is the text of a commencement speech Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios gave to Stanford University graduates on June 12, 2005. It's one of the best speeches you can find about finding your purpose and your passion. As a tribute to Steve Jobs, who stepped down as CEO of Apple Computer, and who passed away on Wed, Oct 5th, here is … [Read more...]
Shoot For Profitability Or Market Share With Your Start-Up?
One of the most fascinating decisions to make in running any start-up is deciding when is the right time to start making a profit. The irony is that Untemplater is much more profitable than a website like BusinessInsider.com founded by Henry Blodget, not because Untemplater makes so much money, but because Business Insider, despite it's large following of readers, is still … [Read more...]
The Ins And Outs Of Launching A Startup In Silicon Valley
These days, it seems like everybody is starting their own companies and getting rich in Sili Valley. With Wall St. throwing money hand over fist in social media land, and investors paying mind-boggling multiples, you might be crazy NOT to create a start-up and move out to the Bay Area! Plenty of people got filthy rich in the last dotcom bubble, and plenty more will get rich in … [Read more...]
You CAN Protect Your Business, Home, and City from Graffiti Vandals
Every time I see graffiti it makes me cringe. I have a hard time not getting angry just thinking about it. Why are there so many punk kids and a**holes out there who have to disrespect other people’s property, businesses, schools, landmarks, buses, and public places? Augh I hate graffiti! How One City Broke My Heart Last year I visited Naples, Italy for the first time. … [Read more...]
How to Overcome a TV Addiction in 10 Steps, A Personal Journey
Hello, my name is Sydney and I have a TV addiction. There I said it! I have been debating whether or not to come out with this confession for a while now, and finally decided - yes I need to come out in the open for my own good! And as part of my recovery process I want to help you overcome your TV addition too! Step 1 - Identify why you are addicted. I’ve loved TV my … [Read more...]