From the monthly archives:
Secretly, we all want to be on top. Luckily, there’s a secret to staying on top that works every time.
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We’re all media outlets. We’re all media channels.
That’s the siren call of many in the blogosphere; the people focused on democratizing media, taking down walled gardens, and building community.
But Mat Balez is sounding alarm bells over the idea that each of us can be media:
I know, on the surface, bringing the freedom [...]
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I’ve never met a Request For Proposal I liked. They’re typically poorly designed, laden with pointless questions and ripe with ridiculous demands. Truth is: RFPs aren’t even meant to find the best vendor. They were invented by process-loving bureaucrats, whose sole mission in life is to procrastinate, justify their jobs and cover their asses.
RFPs suck. [...]
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The weather is beautiful
The people there complain about the fog, but that’s just silliness. Come visit Montreal in February. Then talk to me about fog.
The city is nice
They’ve got the ocean, mountains and a vibrant city. The earthquake thing isn’t great, but get a sturdy a desk to hide under and you should be fine, [...]
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Writer’s block is horrible. You might feel like your brain is caught in a choking smog, or surrounded by an impenetrable, concrete wall.
When struck with writer’s block I feel like I’m simultaneously trudging through quicksand and being punched in the face. Nasty, nasty stuff.
Writer’s block seems to hit most acutely when I’m overwhelmed and over [...]
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