It seems like everyone these days has a great idea, but don't have the exact skills to implement it. Several people have recently asked me -- "How do I find a tech co-founder? I've got a great idea, but I need someone to help me implement it." Since I was in a similar position a few years ago, I've decided to share some thoughts on what I believe the idea guy should do in … [Read more...]
Stop Polishing and Start Publishing Already
Funny thing about telling semi-strangers that you're a writer: apparently everyone else on the planet is too. Hair dressers, convenience store clerks, shy co-workers -- half the people you meet from day to day, if you listen to them long enough, will divulge: "I've got a story in me. I just need to write it first." It seems the only difference between successful writers and … [Read more...]
Totally Untemplated
Editor's Note: the following is a guest post by Marlee Ward. Buying Into The Template I can’t say that giving into the template lifestyle was completely my fault. I think it’s just a byproduct of going through the “system.” Notions of creating a self-defined lifestyle are rarely discussed as you grow up. Rather, you are encouraged and even rewarded when you fall in line, … [Read more...]
Are You Free?
A Guest Post by Jasmine Stephenson of http://jasminewanders.com/ When I was 21, I got the word "freedom" tattooed on my back. At that time, it was a celebration of an addiction that I had kicked and a personal commitment to maintaining that liberty. Now, however, it has come to represent something else entirely. Let me explain. Freedom is a loaded word. For some, the … [Read more...]
What Will Motivate You to Take That Next Step?
In my 20's I heard someone say that a job was a temporary inconvenience until you find out what type of business you want to own and run yourself. That sort of stayed with me into my 30's. After bouncing around with a few companies I realized that I had a real passion for the telecommunications vertical. I really enjoyed sitting down with a business owner or CIO and … [Read more...]