Monthly Archives: October 2009

Standing In Line Behind Yourself

Ever open the fridge, pull out something and wonder if it’s spoiled, decide not to eat it and put it back in the fridge, as though next time you’ll decide differently? One of the books (“Brain Rules” – I’m pretty … Continue reading

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Books Worth Reading: Getting Real

As we start doing more exploration into what makes a good web based applications, I’ve starting doing more reading on how to visualize data graphically and create a clean interface.  The guys at 37signals.com have grown quite a reputation for … Continue reading

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Experiences versus Possessions: Stories Matter

We communicate with stories because they are richer experiences and objects or things.  I found this study interesting because it actually helps demonstrate the difference in regard to the impact of buying an experience versus buying an object.  When things … Continue reading

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Three Loci of Confidence

Recently, I read Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged”.  It presents two loci for peoples confidence and self-esteem. The first is confidence that comes solely from the self — the ego. It depends not on the actions or views of others. The … Continue reading

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Leading with Faith

One of the areas I have been wrestling through in the last several years, is observing how people lead in the face of uncertainty.  There are certainly some people who take the course of “Deactionary Dreamers” (The Path Of Delusion). … Continue reading

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Starbucks VIA Missing Out

I’m sure you’ve either heard or seen that Starbucks recently announced their new product, “Starbucks VIA” which is an instant coffee that is supposed to taste just like their brewed coffee.  They are charging $3 for a 3-pack, and $10 … Continue reading

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Missing Experiences That Never Occurred

For some lighter reading, I have recently been reading “Ender In Exile” by Orson Scott Card. If you haven’t read, “Ender’s Game”, I highly recommend it, this book is really just filling in a little more in the story line … Continue reading

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