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"My coach explained, though, that if I wasn’t falling at least once a day in training, I wasn’t..."

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:54:42 -0500

“My coach explained, though, that if I wasn’t falling at least once a day in training, I wasn’t trying hard enough. Indeed, to improve at anything, we must at some point push ourselves outside our comfort zone.”

- The 40-30-30 Rule: Why Risk Is Worth It :: Tips :: The 99 Percent

somewhatfrank: Congrats to @SteveCase for selling Revolution...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:03:18 -0500

somewhatfrank:

Congrats to @SteveCase for selling Revolution Money to AMEX for $300 Million.

Another big deal in the next-generation consumer financial products space. (via American Express Acquiring Steve Case’s Revolution Money For $300 Million (AXP))

"Know the sun will rise and I’ll be here when it does. Know that I love you."

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:46:11 -0500

“Know the sun will rise
and I’ll be here when it does.
Know that I love you.”

- Daily Haiku on Love by Tyler Knott Gregson (via tylerknott)

Not usually the kind of thing I post here, but it’s beautiful, simple and deserves the space. I think most of us need a little more poetry in our lives.

"Google went ahead and gave everyone an early Holiday gift and will be offering free wifi at over 49..."

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:08:16 -0500

“Google went ahead and gave everyone an early Holiday gift and will be offering free wifi at over 49 airports across the us throughout the holiday season ! They worked with Boingo and the various wi-fi providers to buy up the usage from now until January 15th. Pretty sweet deal while you are traveling this holiday season. Thanks Google!”

- TECH cocktail Week in Review 11/13/2009 : TECH cocktail

leaf peeping

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:49:00 -0500

leaf peeping:

last week i actually spent 3 and a half days without leaving the nest. i think that’s a record for me. i was sick. it was raining… anyway, once all that passed, i finally decided i needed to get…

read the entire post and see all the photos here.

made my day! Have you tried it yet? http://thankfulfor.com

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:46:00 -0500

made my day!

Have you tried it yet? http://thankfulfor.com

"Day 14: Sometimes paying it forward means graciously receiving … I was reminded the other day..."

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:39:06 -0500

“Day 14: Sometimes paying it forward means graciously receiving … I was reminded the other day that one of the biggest gifts you can give someone else is to accept whatever they give you with grace and gratitude.”

- VitalSelf 30-Day Gratitude Challenge

Have you joined yet? Give it a shot!

savannah

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:43:58 -0500

savannah:

last weekend i went to savannah for a conference called geekend savannah. big thanks to jake, miriam, sloane and others for organizing the event and inviting shiny heart ventures to speak….

Twitpic - from Randomanda on Soulpancake

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:03:02 -0500

Twitpic - from Randomanda on Soulpancake

just seeing this made me happy today….

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:52:39 -0500

just seeing this made me happy today….

thankful4: When you go home Tell them of us and say For your...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:47:42 -0500

thankful4:

When you go home
Tell them of us and say
For your tomorrow
We gave our today
— Kohima Epitaph by Major John Etty-Leal

We are eternally grateful.

Wisdom - Seeds of Light (via h.koppdelaney) my head feels so...

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:55:46 -0500

Wisdom - Seeds of Light (via h.koppdelaney)

my head feels so heavy today… I had to find some photo-therapy to induce some lightness.

"The thing about loving your work as much as I love my work is that I have trouble drawing..."

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:45:24 -0500

“The thing about loving your work as much as I love my work is that I have trouble drawing boundaries. I’ll frequently work well into the night, not because I am necessarily under the gun, although that certainly happens from time to time, but because I find comfort and joy in the work itself. And, I believe so strongly in what we are doing.”

- Going for It: Woman Warrior: Wanted: self optimization - Alexis Rodich

"You can’t build a house in a day, but you can chop wood every day. That’s my definition of progress."

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:16:54 -0500

“You can’t build a house in a day, but you can chop wood every day. That’s my definition of progress.”

- The Causemopolitan - Reflections on philanthropy, social entrepreneurship and how to live a cause-filled life.

"We need opportunities to connect with others to get the juices flowing,” said Jen Consalvo, a..."

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:08:04 -0500

““We need opportunities to connect with others to get the juices flowing,” said Jen Consalvo, a former AOL employee… who recently launched a start-up tech firm called Shiny Heart Ventures. “It’s very easy to get caught up in what you’re doing and what you’re thinking and get stale,” she said. “Taking the time to immerse yourself in a creative culture like this is invaluable.” Consalvo was among several speakers Saturday to encourage the 500-plus Geekend attendees to incorporate playtime into their workweek. Whether it’s an hour an afternoon at the office, 90 minutes a week at a social gathering or three weekends a year at geek conferences, exchanging ideas with peers or fooling around with the latest cool gadget or Web site leads to innovation.”

- Creativity flows at Geekend 2009 | savannahnow.com

"This peace process movie is not going to end differently just because we keep playing the same reel...."

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:21:19 -0500

“This peace process movie is not going to end differently just because we keep playing the same reel. It is time for a radically new approach. And I mean radical. I mean something no U.S. administration has ever dared to do: Take down our “Peace-Processing-Is-Us” sign and just go home.”

- Op-Ed Columnist - Call White House, Ask for Barack - NYTimes.com - good piece by By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN

"My favorite answer to a question VCs get every time they sit on panels was from Gordon Moore...."

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:29:10 -0500

“My favorite answer to a question VCs get every time they sit on panels was from Gordon Moore. “When is it a good time to start a company?” someone asked. Moore shook his head incredulously and answered, “When you have a good idea!””

- When Is the Right Time to Start a Business? Now. | Fast Company

Woman Warrior, Washington Post, Thankfulfor = Sweetness!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:02:18 -0500

thankful4:

Yesterday, tech startup-businesswoman & Washington Post blogger Alexis Rodich featured Thankfulfor in her blog post, inviting everyone to join along in a 2 month Gratitude Challenge. The gist of it is this: for the months of November and December, challenge yourself to write down 3-5 things you are grateful for each day (or each week if you are really under time constraints).

The holidays can be a tough time for many of us, and writing down a few things we are grateful for each day has been proven to help various aspects of our lives - including our general sense of happiness and well being. Give it a shot and then send us your stories on how your daily gratitude practice changed your holiday experience. We’ll feature some of your stories in this blog.

Be on the lookout on Thankfulfor - soon we’ll be launching more about this challenge and other things you can do to have your best season of gratitude ever.

Big THANK YOU to Alexis for her kind words and support! Do you have someone in your life who always lifts you up and makes you feel good? Make sure you thank them today.

Open a Bottle of Wine with Your Shoe - Drinks - Lifehacker For...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:09:32 -0500

Open a Bottle of Wine with Your Shoe - Drinks - Lifehacker

For some reason I wasn’t expecting that outcome. Might have to try it for myself, just to see if I can do it (but I’ll try it when I’m sober, unlike this guy).

No Magic Bullet: 5 Ways to Harness Real Time Feedback by Jen...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:54:00 -0500

No Magic Bullet: 5 Ways to Harness Real Time Feedback

by Jen Consalvo

So you launched your product.
You’re a modern woman who understands the need for creating feedback mechanisms so people can reach you. You set up Twitter, a Facebook Fanpage, your blog, email address and even forums for discussion. But here’s the rub. Now you’re launched, trying to work on marketing, engage new partners, work on future product requirements, answer press inquiries and the feedback is pouring in from your new users.

What do you do?

First, let me remind you that you signed up for some late nights the second you learned to spell entrepreneur.

That’s the bad news. The good news is, people are using your product and are now an “extended” part of your team! Learn to utilize them. I happen to be in the thick of this right now, so I’d like to share some thoughts from my personal experience.

read the rest of the article here.

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