• Don’t Quit Social Media, Put it to Work Instead

    Don’t Quit Social Media, Put it to Work Instead

    An interesting article here in the New York Times pointed out to me by a friend, written as a counterpoint to the article I mentioned in my last post: Don’t Quit Social Media, Put It to Work for your Career Instead “Cultivating your social media brand is a fundamentally passive approach to professional advancement.” “There…

  • Quit Social Media. Your Career May Depend on It.

    Quit Social Media. Your Career May Depend on It.

    Quit social media. Your career may depend on it. Interesting opinion piece from the New York Times shared with me via email by a friend. The email share to a group fostered some discussion, here were a few words I contributed. I fluctuate back and forth with regard to the ‘ability to concentrate’ issue. I’ve…

  • The Rise of the Freelancer

    The Rise of the Freelancer

    By 2030, will we all be our own boss? An interesting article. I’ve often pondered going the freelance route as in my field (design) it’s already pretty common. The challenge is for people like me who have come to rely on the stability of a regular paycheck and a company responsible for benefits and sales…

  • The Boombox Theory of Zen

    The Boombox Theory of Zen

    When I was in 5th or 6th grade – I don’t remember exactly and I’m terrible with matching time periods and events – no doubt a by product of indulgences I would undertake many years later – I managed to save up one hundred of my very own dollars to go down to the Dart Drug…

  • Dharma Punx by Noah Levine

    Dharma Punx by Noah Levine

    Recently checked out the audiobook version of Dharma Punx by Noah Levine. I found it to be very inspiring and a fascinating story of one man’s discovery of himself and the larger world. From the book page: As with many self-destructive kids, Noah Levine’s search for meaning led him first to punk rock, drugs, drinking, and dissatisfaction.…

  • Fitness Landscaping: Me and My Dirt Spot

    Fitness Landscaping: Me and My Dirt Spot

    Most folks get right frustrated with dead spots in their lawn. I, on the other hand, have really been working at one, nurturing it. I’ve been pouring fitness into it. In the past 33 days I’ve fed it: 355 Arm Curls @ 20lbs 460 Arm Scissors 200 Back Extensions 150 Back Stretches 440 Basic Burpees…