Archive for November, 2009
Just breathe
Monday, November 16th, 2009I’m a runner. Most of you know. The key to success in running is good breathing practice. I started boxing class with the folks at @scubagrove’s Cypress Park Boxing Club in LA and again, breathing came up as the main force in my success. @cooler_guy sent me a post today from Peter Bregman. I forgot [...]
Got things accomplished in a difficult week
Thursday, November 12th, 2009You can do it. If I can. You can. I’ll be back at Peet’s tomorrow to post more caffeine fueled fun (and become Mayor I hope), but I was able to hit the week strong and through VERY bleary eyes accomplish some things. Good sale. Check. Financial state better. Check. DMV crisis solved. Check. Mort [...]
Don’t quit on yourself!
Friday, November 6th, 2009[spoiler alert -- Friday Night Lights] click here for quit exit~! ps- it’s not THAT bad of a spoiler so don’t avoid this post if that’s all you fear. :) Man oh man was that a great Friday Night Lights this week or what? (episode “After the Fall”) It’s the only show that I’ve ever [...]
The presentation secrets of Steve Jobs
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009Seth has long talked about this too — keep it short. Throw away your bullet-maker and just show great, captivating, stuff. I don’t know how great the book is, but check out this slide presentation.
Incredible Hothead dream post
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009I caught this in the New York Times “You’re the Boss” post. I’m in love. All of these would have gotten someone fired at Houston’s when I worked there. This is the part people enjoy about that restaurant, but they don’t even notice the details because they’re performed so fluently.
California water wars
Monday, November 2nd, 2009If you live in California and you haven’t read this, you’re not really in the know. Great reporting from the Economist.