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LessConf: Derek Sivers – Profit Models
Like a lot of other people, I read Derek Siver’s blog and Twitter feed (@sivers). I find him to be a highly interesting guy and the best living example of following one’s passions. As you can tell from the notes below, this is the LessConf presentation that I got the most from. Here are some notes of his [...]
What Rails Rumble and TechStars Have in Common (besides @andrewhyde)
With Rails Rumble 2009 coming up this weekend, I’ve been thinking about why I like the competition and why it’s so rewarding and productive. In thinking through the attraction of the Rumble, I realized there is similarity to the recently wrapped Boulder TechStars session and other events in which smart developers participate (like Startup Weekend, [...]
Say Yes
I’ve challenged myself to say “yes” more often.
I am defaulting to “yes” and rarely saying “no”. Whether to personal or professional opportunities, I’ve come to realize that reasons I give myself for saying “no” are just excuses to stick with the status quo.
Here’s what seem like some reasonable reasons to say “no”.
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