Bathing in ambient information
A few observations: When awake, I rarely go more than 2 hours without being connected to email, Twitter or the Internet at large – either on my laptop or through my phone. On most mights, the last...
View ArticleA chance encounter with greatness ignored
This is one of those stories that’s not new – just new to me. I came across it last night a bit randomly and couldn’t stop thinking about it. It was a bit of an innocent social experiment organized by...
View ArticleThe Big Short
I finally finished up The Big Short. If you haven’t heard about the book, it’s an inside look at a handful of the characters who saw the market crash coming before the rest of us. The author, Michael...
View ArticleSilly Bandz and The Making of a Fad
f you don’t have kids – or more specifically, you don’t have kids between the ages of 5 and 11 – you’re probably completely unaware of Silly Bandz. But take it from me, Silly Bandz are a big deal. And...
View ArticleFuture M Start-Up Marketing Boot Camp Recap
I cannot stop thinking about the all-day event I attended on Friday – Future M’s Startup Marketing Bootcamp. When your day-to-day reference point is locking yourself in your basement most mornings and...
View ArticleHow my dad lost 135 pounds (and I’m not trying to sell you a damn thing)
Do a bit of poking around online, and you can find out that the weight loss industry is anywhere from a $35 billion to $70 billion dollar a year industry, depending on whom you believe. The late-night...
View ArticleSome Insights on Group Buying Sites
I have some pent-up thoughts on the dynamics at work in the “group buying” space. Having cofounded a company called KangoGift (not a group-buying service, rather a service that allows people to send...
View Article10 Reasons Jeff Ramminger Was the Best Boss I’ve Ever Had
Jeff Ramminger, Boss Extraordinaire Some experiences in your life simply don’t last long enough. For me, working for Jeff Ramminger was one of those experiences. I’ve had some good managers in my...
View ArticleTalkin' Bout Practice!
Maybe it’s just me. But when I decide to see someone speak about great writing at a marketing conference session, and as she brings up the topic of practice, she advances her PowerPoint slide to...
View Article6 Notable Differences Between Hockey Players and Ultimate Frisbee Players
One of the gutsier (crazier) things I’ve done recently is to take up hockey as a full-grown adult. Inspired by many mornings at the rink watching my son's practices, I decided that it’s never too late...
View ArticleDarth Vader: A Reservoir of Great Humor
Every now and again, you stumble into an epiphany that makes life a bit lighter, that tickles you when nobody else is there to see, that adds just a tiny bit more joy to your life. I just had one of...
View ArticleMy Five Favorite Ads of All Time
Today, for no particular reason, I decided the world desperately needs another list of someone's favorite commercials of all time. So here you go world! #5 P&G: Thank You Mom As the saying...
View Article3 Business Lessons from My Wife’s Bootcamp Fundraiser
OK, a bit of background—a local friend, Marc Jobin, has been running the Boston Marathon for a number of years, and every year, he uses the race to raise money for Children’s Hospital. This year, my...
View ArticleBusiness Aspirations
Decked out in my holiday hat I just did something. And that made me realize something. And that made me want to write something. First some background. As I type away at this moment, it is 12:57 EST...
View ArticleThe heart-warming, heart-breaking, awe-inspiring, world-changing Rachel...
In many regards, Rachel Beckwith was a typical kid. But not in all regards. What made Rachel extraordinary was that from as early as anyone could recall, she wanted to give to others. And in the end,...
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