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December 30, 2011 – End of the year, end of the RID project. (Box of Ex.)

Well folks – it’s been a great project. Over 400 entries. Probably around 800 items I no longer own. And…as of today, it’s over. You see, with my move to NYC, and the turn of the New Year, I’ve decided … Continue reading

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December – The origin of books I own.

As I prepare for my move to NYC, I continue giving away a lot of books. I have a hard time going into a bookstore without coming out with one (or several). One of the unexpected benefits of the RID … Continue reading

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December – Movement.

Today, I RID these books about movement. And it seems proper to announce my own. As many of you may have already figured out by my appearance in yesterday’s New York Times, I’m moving again…this time to New York. I’ll … Continue reading

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December 8, 2011 – Lies.

Today, I RID these books about lying to get what you want in business. Wow. Suffice it to say…with the never-ending stream of news about bank bailouts, shady business practices, etc…the world could do with fewer business lies. So, today…off … Continue reading

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December – Books on thought, thoughts on books.

Today I RID these books on thought – how we think, how men and women think differently, how people make decisions. And it makes me think about my decisions about…books. I’ve written on this blog before about how books are … Continue reading

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November 23, 2011 – on technology.

Typing this on the day for Thanksgiving – a day on which I’m committed to turning off the iPad, the iPhone, and simply connecting with those I love. Maybe that’s another RID project worth considering? Happy day off, all…

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November 17, 2011 – a note about the World Cup, the Olympics, and global competition.

I’ve recently been working on an Olympics project for one of my clients. It made me think about a couple of World Cups, so I decided to give this t-shirt away today. It’s from Aruba – where I was when … Continue reading

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November 11, 2011 – the TEDxPhoenix RID.

Tonight, I give a speech on the TEDxPhoenix stage about the RID project. I’m writing this entry pre-speech, but will post it immediately after. You know, I really didn’t expect the RID project to strike such a chord with people … Continue reading

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November 2, 2011 – on policy.

Today, as I RID this t-shirt about “one world,” I’m writing this entry only blocks from the “Occupy Wall St.” movement. I actually admire those who are active, who are taking a stand. Whether they be Tea Partiers or 99 … Continue reading

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October 27, 2011 – Some water bottles.

Having kind of rough day today. Kind of one of those “everything that could go wrong…has” kind of days. The kind of day that reminds me to drink plenty of water. So, it’s kind of ironic today that today I’m … Continue reading

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