Tag: Change

Rework By Jason Fried & David Heinemeir Hansson

My notes and takeaways from the refreshingly contrarian business wisdom of Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson of Basecamp I had a very productive day today and am happy to say I got through reading Rework which I really enjoyed. Below are my notes from the book. If you're tired of the same old business advice that feels disconnected from reality, Rework offers a refreshing alternative. Written...

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Can Gaming Save the World?

Gaming Can Make a Better World Notes on Jane McGonigal's Revolutionary TED Talk I just finished watching a TED Talk by Jane McGonigal about how games can help us save the world which was fascinating. At first you are probably like me and you instantly discredited her, but her ideas are brilliant. Below are my notes and definitely watch the video if interested because I likely wasn't able to effectively capture it all. The Emotion...

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Data Visualization of The State of The Internet

A statistical snapshot of our digital world at the dawn of the social media era The video goes quick so I jotted down the numbers below for us to analyze. Here are some interesting facts about the state of the Internet in 2009, which provide a fascinating snapshot of the digital landscape just as social media was beginning to dominate online activity. Looking at these statistics from today's perspective offers a remarkable glimpse into how...

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The Roots of Habit: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Change

Timeless lessons from an old parable teach us why early intervention is essential for breaking unwanted habits Like stubborn habits, the roots of trees grow deeper and stronger with time, making them increasingly difficult to remove Throughout human history, wisdom has often been passed down through parables—simple stories that convey profound truths. One such story about a wise scholar, a wealthy man's son, and plants of varying sizes contains a lesson so fundamental to human...

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Tony Hsieh: On a Scale of 1 to 10, How Weird Are You?

The Power of Company Culture This is a great article on how the founder/CEO of Zappos.com learned how important it is for companies to focus on culture and choosing the right employees for their company. If you have time, the very first question and answer is my favorite, so be sure and read that one if you can. Tony Hsieh is the chief executive of Zappos.com, and this interview was conducted by Adam Bryant. Below...

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John Mackey: The Whole Foods Story

Insights from The New Yorker Profile John Mackey, the co-founder and chief executive of Whole Foods Market The New Yorker has a long article on Mackey which was a very good read. Since it is so long, I've summarized what I found interesting from it below. I'm terrible at summarizing and in college never got into highlighting my textbooks. When reading I either found it all really interesting or all really dull, so it was...

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