Author Archives: planboy
May 9, 2011 – On great products.
Today, I RID this book about the iPod. And, it’s kind of funny getting rid of it today — as I was just thinking this weekend about how my iPhone makes my iPod unnecessary… Coming to a RID entry soon?
May 8, 2011 – Affluenza.
The RID project has changed the way I feel about money. So, today…RIDding this book about our pursuit of more and more money is…really easy. Here’s to a Sunday spent with friends, family…and those we love (Love you Mom!) Rather … Continue reading
May 7, 2011 – Gates towards domination.
Today, I RID this book on the founding of Microsoft. You know, it wasn’t that long ago — when this book was published a few years ago…that Apple seemed like an afterthought. A company with barely 5 percent share. Goes … Continue reading
May 6, 2011 – On music.
I’ve been working with an executive coach for about a year now…and one of the things she’s helped me identify is the importance of music in my life. It fills me with energy, passion, and optimism. If I’m away from … Continue reading
May 5, 2011 – The new brain.
I’ve been thinking lately about how much technology is changing us. We think of it as “just a tool,” but the reality is…the science is staring to come in solidly on the fact that it’s literally changing us…changing our brains … Continue reading
May 4, 2011 – On the realities of new media.
Suffice it to say, I’ve learned a lot after blogging these 4 – 5 years. I’ve learned that some types of posts get a lot of traffic, others don’t, still others get tons of traffic…but you don’t want it. Today, … Continue reading
May 3, 2011 – Mistakes, and learning.
Today, I RID this marketing book about brands that made mistakes. I’m releasing this book today to the world, and reminding myself that…everytime I make mistakes, I learn. And, truth be told, some of my best experiences have come immediately … Continue reading
May 2, 2011 – Building companies with creative at their heart.
Today, I RID this book on creativity. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what creativity is, and how it flourishes. My view is that we need three things to be creative: Stimulation – It’s why we need to watch … Continue reading
May 1, 2011 – Michael Moore.
RIDding this book today written by Michael Moore. It’s amazing to me that people who should be praising this guy, in terms of his fighting for the rights of the working man, instead act out in anger against him. This … Continue reading
April 30, 2011 – CDs, the T’s.
Ah – end of the month…a CD day. Today, the T’s. The Highlights: Tragically Hip – Just got the pleasure of seeing these guys last year at the House of Blues. If you’re not familiar, I’d highly recommend downloading their … Continue reading
What I got rid of today. 