Resistance

Pay what you owe (and take the high road)

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  Last time I talked about how I automate all my bills, and recommend that you do the same. But during the course of my argument, I dropped in this statement: …most of all, your record will say that you … Read More … Read More

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Give yourself less time

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  I’m writing this post while procrastinating on work that I’m supposed to be doing. I know, I’m sure this sounds totally unfamiliar to you. … Read More

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Your work may not be original, but that’s not the point

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  For those who haven’t read the post about Ze Frank, go watch this video. Go ahead, I’ll wait. A terrible place between zero and one I confess I watched this video with a strange mixture of excitement, amazement, and … Read More … Read More

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Lessons from a burning building

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A parable about change and what it takes to be able to make it happen, from the perspective of the ledge of a building. Have you ever wondered how someone could jump off the ledge of a building that’s on … Read More … Read More

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Send out more demos, or how to make things happen

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  Some years ago, I engaged in a lengthy interview/fanboy email correspondence with Pete Fijalkowski, singer of the enormously under-appreciated 90’s-era British band Adorable.  This being before the days of social media ubiquity, it was a rarity to be able … Read More … Read More

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Van Gogh was a poseur, or why it’s okay to be a novice

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  I often hear people being reluctant to start something new.  “I’m afraid I’m going to do it wrong,” is usually how the hesitation displays itself.  I know that feeling myself, of course, having a whole host of things that … Read More … Read More

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