February 2012
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“I want you to know
one thing.
You know how this is:
if I look
at the...”
– Pablo Neruda
I found this poem.
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“When I cannot look at your face
I look at your feet.
Your feet of arched...”
– Pablo Neruda
This poem found me.
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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget...”
– Maya Angelou
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November 2011
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July 2011
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The Collapse of Complex Business Models →
something i’m reading right now - thought i’d share with my fellow econ nerds :)
March 2011
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WatchRiver City Band? Opened for Max Bemis @ Webster Hall
February 2011
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TIME's 50 best inventions of 2010 →
If you’re like me, this will just make you smile. A fantastic, quick piece on humanity’s achievements this year!
Social Media used to track down Chinese babies! →
Sort of…
July 2010
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Lessons I Learned from Twitter
As disappointed as I am in Twitter’s new platform/commerce dictatorship, there’s some important takeaways here:
Being concise is important. Fewer words makes your message more impactful.
Make yourself easily reachable. What wonderful experiences and insights can come from a few exchanged messages to a person whose ideas you admire!
Never ignore your business model. This...
May 2010
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$24B Google Revenues... Get it, Nikesh!
Mike Arrington: So... You're not as famous as all the other execs at Google.
Nikesh Arora: Somebody has to go get revenue.
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“Building a company is really hard, so you might as well build something...”
– Ben Horowitz
What kind of an Entrepreneur are you?
John Doerr explains at TechCrunch Disrupt what makes truly disruptive entrepreneurs. For him it all comes down to if the innovator is a missionary or a mercenary.
Missionary
- driven by passion
- plans for the long-term
- open to strategic partnerships
- focused on the value statement
Mercenary
- pulled by fear
- handles biz outlook on need basis (short term)
- compelled by the deal
-...
March 2010
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10 Rules for Writing →
I particularly appreciated these writers’ monk-like devotion to their craft. A few ground rules should the creative process be sluggish…
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Check out the Macro View today! →
Quick update on the US Bond rating, but more interesting is the story of the Lehman accounting fraud known as “Repo 105”
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What are the preconditions for maintaining a...
revolutionaryeconomics:
After major economic crisis, many societies morph into a socialist or communist community. What is it that has kept the U.S. from easily slipping down the same path?
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Revolt! A Story of Revolutionary Economics →
Check out my new tumblr to follow my research for my book on how volatile economic situations make for revolutionary conditions.
I’d love your questions, comments and concerns :)
February 2010
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On the road
I’m on the road this week… trekking from Gainesville to Austin and finally, onto Palo Alto for Stanford’s Entrepreneurship Week.
It’s sure to be a great adventure as I attend conferences, explore new cities, and meet with VCs, startups, and bright minds.
Tune in to UF Goes to E-Week, as Adam D’Augelli and I make our way out West.
New Life Goal: complete a biathlon! →
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The Independent Alligator covers TEDxUF →
January 2010
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Yves Behar →
Several internship opportunities, all of which sound too good to miss!
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Voluntourism Opportunities
Still haven’t decided what to do with all your free time this summer? Looking to travel to fun and exotic locations? Want that warm fuzzy feeling that’s associated with giving your time to those in need? Then check out these opportunities to volunteer all around the world, while working for some amazing causes!
One Laptop Per Child distributes laptops to poor, children...
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Leonard Mlodinow - The Drunkard's Walk
A great read. Mlodinow interestingly intertwines the math with the historical stories, while providing his own “dad-style” of humorous anecdotes.
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Book Lovers -- A must have! →
a book swap service… try it out for you avid readers!
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Sketchbook Art →
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“As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.”
– Henry David Thoreau, “Economy,” Walden, 1854
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Grammar Check! →
… because anyone who has ever received a 3am email from me knows there’s a real chance I might mistype “their” when I plan on meeting you “there”.
December 2009
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Bob Marley - Three Little Birds
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Idea Books... Get 'em for 2010! →
Having a pocket-sized journal on you wherever you go is priceless — it let’s you record your thoughts, inspirational quotes, and gives a jolt to your creative processes. Set aside time at the end of each week to consider the ideas, people, and places that impact you most.
I recently personalized an idea book for a friend of mine. And though I am an unwavering patron of...
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“Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of...”
– Ayn Rand
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http://www.active.com/ →
Interested in running 5K, 10K, or marathons? This site aggregates upcoming events near you. Sign up for MyActive to manage your upcoming races.