Digital World
Young Entrepreneurs
Through Twitter, I'm meeting some interesting people. Two new followers are @joeldrapper and @9miles. Joel Drapper is a 15-year old blogger and web designer in the UK, home-schooled. He comes from a family of 11 kids. Yes, you read that right, one shy of a dozen. I'm particularly impressed with his story about buying a…
Read MoreWhat’s Missing in Career Advice and How Twitter is Your Research Tool
Walter Akana has a great post today on Building Community for Career Success. He makes the point that opportunities come from people who trust you and trust is fostered in communities. So start focusing on community-building (both online, through places like Twitter, and offline with local groups that interest you.) Where does networking come in?…
Read MoreChange Your Music, Change Your Mind
Ever notice that the only happy people at the airport are the ones with iPods? Recently, I was at O'Hare, waiting to board a flight home to Denver. The flight was delayed by two hours, which meant I would be sleeping in my own bed sometime after 1am. I had the foresight before departing on…
Read MoreThe Social Media Guru Next Door
Boundary crossers are people who inhabit more than world but fit wholly in no one world. I’m one of them, easily having a conversation with a group of engineers or life coaches or bloggers. Recently, I had a chance to immerse myself in the world of social media, by attending the Thin Air Summit. I’ve…
Read MoreA Glimpse Into Humanity: $2 Drawings and Post Card Secrets
I found glimpses into the human mind and experience with two online sites: Seth Godin points to a cartoonist who will "draw anything for $2". The cartoonist posts the finished product. While the drawings are humorous and entertaining, I find the actual requests for what to draw even more fascinating. A blogger who created an…
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