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Archives for July 2014
On Free Will and Pride
Even after hearing, and often being convinced by, my arguments against free will,…
Software-defined Networking Explained
If you following information technology you’ve probably heard the term Software-defined…
My Current Thoughts on Immigration
The situation on the Texas border has set new fire to the immigration debate.…
Humans Leave Earth as Computers
I think humans will leave earth as computers. What does that mean? People have…
Building a Life Metrics System
Many of us use metrics at work. When done correctly they can concisely communicate…
Manage What Matters, Not What’s Measurable
There’s a simple formula for effectively managing something using metrics.…
Most Things are Mediocre
I think it’s dangerous to believe one is special when not, but it’s…
Old Security Falling to New Tech
From Wired: Such services also enable jerks like me to steal your keys any time…
The Power of a Name
I noticed something today that I found fascinating. I know a guy in information…
Power Enables Excellence
As I wrote about in my previous post, names matter a lot, and I think titles and…
The Evolution of my American Nationalism
I am a proud American, and this sentiment has taken many forms over my few decades.…
For Metrics, Less is Often More
Metrics are like power and authority—once you’ve tasted them you think…
A Script for Random Team Member Selection
As managers we often need to have our entire team do something, and the order…
Start With Top Life Regrets and Work Backwards
I’m a proponent of reverse planning, i.e. deciding what you want and then…
The Three Tiers of Competitive Advantage
My friend Andrew just came up with a brilliant concept that we’re calling…
The Difference Between Organic and Direct Web Traffic
If you host any type of website you’ve probably heard the terms “organic”…
Evolution is True
What follows is a collection of videos that focus on a few common points of discussion…
A Formula For Happiness
I rarely read essays that I know to be in my top five of all time, but I just…
The Two Reasons There’s No Peace in Israel / Palestine
People have debated for decades about why there hasn’t been a solution to…
The Difference Between CWE and CVE
MITRE is a government-funded organization that puts out standards to be used by…
How To Safely Get Interviewed by a Journalist
I recently did a class on how to handle journalists, and I wanted to capture some…
The Difference Between Analogy, Metaphor, and Simile
Many people confuse analogies, similes, and metaphors. Let me help. Analogies…
From Chartbeat to Google Analytics
I’ve been using both Chartbeat and Google Analytics for a couple of years…
Big Data Explained in 2 Bullet Points
Big Data is a term that is becoming increasingly common within information technology,…
