Business

Becoming a Manager

I am now officially a manager! My job title hasn't changed. I wasn't granted a pay raise. I didn't even change positions! Rather, my department finally decided to give me more than one assistant!

Selling My Time; What Am I Worth?

I have a lot of marketable skills. At least I think I do. I've never really sold them on the open market. That is essentially what freelance developers and consultants do. I want to. So what's stopping me?

Plenty.

Managers, Meet the Maker's Schedule

How do you manage your day-to-day schedule?

A friend just pointed me to this recent post by Paul Graham, about a schedule's impact on the productivity of creative types, "makers" as he calls them.

Free Markets Are Not Usually Fair Markets

During our recent stay in Ethiopia, my wife and I visited "the Merkato"—supposedly the largest outdoor market in Africa. We also shopped in a variety of places during the week and we observed a spectrum of trading methods, prices, and products.

Frugal Families Are Happy Families

One of the best outcomes of this adoption was a unified monetary policy in my family. We saved every penny before spending it. This was extremely challenging, but more rewarding than I expected. I discovered quickly that most of my stress in life relates to money (particularly with someone else spending it). But with a plan in place, stress is reduced, fear is gone, and life is simplified and happier.

BYU Removes YouTube Ban

BYU announced the following this morning:

YouTube is now available on the campus of Brigham Young University. Given the educational information and materials available on the video-sharing service, the University determined to make the service available on campus. The press has been following this issue quite closely, and Carrie Jenkins has released this information to them earlier this morning.

Connectivism: Who You Know Is What You Know

I recently learned a new term for a concept I have struggled to explain to people for some time. Connectivism.

ETL: Contentrated Power in a Global Economy

I subscribe to the netcast (iTunes link) of the Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Seminar, provided by Stanford University.

TED Talk: Adam Grosser on Renewable Refrigeration

First, watch the presentation. It's short, to the point, and effective.

TED Talk: Entreprenuerial Pitches to Venture Capitalists

This was a surprising find on TED. TED usually deals with social, economic, design and other touchy-feely topics. This presentation was how to wow investors and, in general, give a powerful presentation that influences your audience. I suspect that this was partially to help all the non-profit leaders in attendance as they seek donations.