I’m unabashedly a huge fan of superhero movies. Every time I catch wind that one will be coming out, I check into IMDB religiously to see whether or not a trailer is available. When the trailer does become available, I watch it so much that I notice any scenes that are cut when I finally see the movie. I never read comic books growing up, but I sure get into the movies. [Read more...]
Our Motives: Affirmation or Contribution?
June 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
I’m going to get a little philosophical on you today. A couple of weeks ago, a friend and I were having a discussion about art and why people create it. I, being the optimistically naive idealist that I am, suggested that artists produce art in order to make a contribution to the world. He disagreed–suggesting instead that artists produce art in order to affirm their own self-worth. Even though they may say they want to make a contribution to bettering humanity, they really just want to validate the quality of their work. Which theory is true? [Read more...]
Toastmasters: The Number 1 Resource for Your Professional Development
May 28, 2012 By 7 Comments
This past weekend, I got a package. Inside was the culmination of the past 5 to 6 months of work I had done to achieve a certification from one of the most celebrated communication organizations in the world. As I stared at the certificate and reminisced over the past several months, it really started to sink in what this document really represented. Toastmasters International had really helped me look and feel more professional in the way I addressed others. [Read more...]
Pokism #8: Polishing vs Pioneering
May 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“Twice as much polishing is not twice as good. Ten times as much polishing is definitely not ten times as good. Whether you’re polishing a piece of furniture or an idea, the benefits diminish quickly.” – Seth Godin, Poke the Box
Is Chris Brogan Out of His Mind?
May 23, 2012 By 19 Comments
Two days ago, Chris Brogan closed his LinkedIn account. Chris Brogan, if you don’t know, is one of the premiere thought-leaders in the social media industry. He co-authored the renowned social media treatise, Trust Agents, literally wrote the book on Social Media 101, and has recently published Google+ for Business–a commentary on his new pet platform. His website, Chrisbrogan.com, is one of the most highly-trafficked in the industry. [Read more...]