Reading Time: 2 min Bell Labs was a research and scientific development company that Bell (later known as AT&T) founded in 1925. It largely closed in 2007, though bits of it still exist today. Over the years, that group arguably produced more widespread innovations than any other group in the world. Among other things, they developed: The transistor Early […]
When you’re up, go down, and vice-versa
Reading Time: < 1 min Depending on the role in your organization, you may have people above and/or below you in the hierarchy of the company. A good use of your emotions is to remember “when you’re up, go down, and when you’re down, go up“. If you’re feeling great, that’s a perfect time to chat those lower than you […]
Start those new habits now
Reading Time: 2 min I wrote the title of this post with another idea in mind, which I’ll get to in a moment, but it reminded me of something else. With the new year coming up, January 1 is a fine time to start a new habit. I wish you well if you do, there’s no reason to wait […]
The Kindle Scribe versus the reMarkable 2
Reading Time: 2 min I’ve been a big fan of the reMarkable tablet over the past few years, as I find it an excellent way to take notes in various settings. Similarly, I’ve been a big fan of the Amazon Kindle for quite a few years now. I still read a good number of printed books, but most of […]
Interstitial journaling is just so powerful
Reading Time: 2 min It was just about two years ago that I first shared the concept of interstitial journaling, and I’ve been at it ever since. If it’s new to you, that old post (which includes a short video) helps explain it. In short, it’s just taking quick notes (often time-stamped) as you go through your day. If […]
Inspiration is found in work
Reading Time: < 1 min It’s easy to sit back and wait for inspiration to strike. Maybe it will, maybe it won’t. I’d venture to say that most times it won’t. If you want inspiration to show up, then get to work and you may find that it randomly appears. As I’m writing this, my queue of blog posts was […]
Watch the seeds more than the harvest
Reading Time: < 1 min It’s good to watch the harvest come in. For your business, that likely means seeing new clients sign up and your revenue head in the right direction. This can be a dangerous time, though, as it can cause companies to ease off on sales efforts while they enjoy the fruit of their labor. In many […]
Smartphones change how we think
Reading Time: 2 min Centuries ago, before we had ways to easily and reliably transfer the written word, memory and storytelling were key, as that’s really all you had. If you didn’t remember what you needed to know, you were done — there was no library to reference, much less a search engine. Over time, though, that’s certainly changed. […]
You probably don’t need that NDA
Reading Time: < 1 min I’ve been asked to sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) a few times, and I’m always happy to oblige, as it’s really no extra effort on my part. However, 99% of the time the document is completely unnecessary, because the person asking for the signature is weighing their idea far above the level of effort it […]
A video on your home page is likely a sign of bad messaging
Reading Time: < 1 min This isn’t an ironclad rule, but if you have to include a video on the home page of your site to explain how your product or service works, it’s likely a sign that your messaging needs help. Not long ago, the guys on the Marketing School podcast made this very argument, and I tend to […]