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Treadmill Desk Day 1
It took almost all day, but my Treadmill Desk is complete! There are some adjustments I need to make, but overall, a fantastic first start. I’ve been walking for about 30 minutes between 1 and 1.5 mph now and haven’t really noticed. The Idea I sit all day, every day at a desk. Sometimes, I don’t even leave my apartment for days in a row. Code has a way of crawling into your brain and not letting go for hours. I’ll look at the clock and hours have passed and I haven’t moved. This alone has made me want a treadmill desk for a...
read more5 Lessons from My LA Startup Weekend Experience (Aug 2011)
It has all the makings of a great party… loud music, loud people, all the tech gear you can think of, food, beer, movies, more men than women (good for me!), frantic atmosphere, cameras, video recorders, and a whole lot of fun. But, instead of being a raging night, it was 2.5 days of everyone hustling to make the next great company. Friday Startup Weekend kicks off on Friday night with everyone pitching their ideas rapid-fire style. 60 seconds is all you have and yes, there is a timer ticking. 34 pitches later, it was time to vote. 12...
read more3 Things Every Page of Your Business Website Should Have
Your website is an essential calling card to your current and potential customers. Thinking as them, here are 3 Things Every Page of Your Business Website Should Have. The reason they should be on every page is because a potential client can visit your site through any page, not just your home page. Also, the consistency makes them feel comforted and that they know what to expect when visiting your website and therefore your business. 1) Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) › Use a tagline, an image, or other text Remind your...
read moreSecurity is for Cadavers and Other Life Rules
Bob Parsons wrote the below 16 rules to live by. I think they pretty much rock! #1 has my favorite line… Security is for cadavers. They get better from there. #16 is another favorite! Here’s the list: 1. Get and stay out of your comfort zone. I believe that not much happens of any significance when we’re in our comfort zone. I hear people say, “But I’m concerned about security.” My response to that is simple: “Security is for cadavers.” 2. Never give up. Almost nothing works the first time...
read more5 Joyful Tweets or Facebook Posts
We spend a lot of time on our social networks. It’s a great place to spread joy! Do it now with one or all of these messages! Stop what you’re doing. SMILE. One of those big, goofy grins that make people think you’re up to no good. Now, doesn’t that feel better?? Singing Joy to the World. Al the boys and girls. Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea. JOY to you and me! Have you hugged someone today? No? Time to go a-huggin! Tell someone you love them right now. When was the last time you sent joyful snail mail for no reason? Try...
read moreOutsourcing 101
Let me just start by saying outsourcing is amazing and I LOVE it. I’ve worked with people all over the world for everything from assisting me to developing major software. When I was at my corporate job, we outsourced to India and the US. There are definitely ways to do it right and there are ways you can lose money. This post will give you an introduction to outsourcing and help you do it right. Outsourcing Services I outsource all kinds of tasks to oDesk.com (affiliate link). It is usually my first choice for outsourcing. My current oDesk...
read moreToddler Train Crash
Train Game for Kids – iPhone & iPad App Do you have a toddler that loves trains and playing on your iPhone/iPad? Then imagine your toddler playing with trains and learning while you get stuff done. At least, that’s what I envisioned when my 2 year-old little brother wanted to play a train game on my iPhone. But all the games out there were really complicated and I found myself right next to him trying to figure them out myself! That wouldn’t do! So along with my friend Richard, I created Toddler Train Crash. Update: It...
read moreJust a Few of Us (JAFOU)
Just a Few of Us is a startup that I’m founding along with a business partner. I’m the technologist and she’s the business. For all the details and to sign up for the beta, visit...
read morei Rock the Tee
For i Rock the Tee, the goal was to spread the word and gather as many fans as possible. With a budget of $8 per day, I was able to gather over 4,300 targeted fans in 4 weeks and add over 90 email addresses to i Rock the Tee’s email list. Graphics for the Facebook tabs were provided by i Rock the...
read moreShare a Smile
Why Share a Smile? Lots of reasons. A smile spreads joy. A smile can lift your spirits. A smile makes your eyes crinkle up around the corners and that is cute! A smile tells someone that you care about them. A smile is a small gift. A smile can make people wonder what you’re up to. A smile may extend an offer of friendship. A smile can heal. A smile can make someone laugh, especially a goofy one. A smile is...
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