Writings

Articles I’m particularly proud of writing.

16 Business Lessons I Learned From Poker – US News & World Report, 6/21/10

Becoming a better poker player is a fun way to become a better business owner.

55 Ways to Get More Energy – Zen Habits, 5/18/09

1. Change your socks for refreshment.

It’s an amazing trick. Bring a change of socks to work, and change your socks midway through the day (say, after lunch). You’ll be amazed at how much fresher you’ll feel. This trick is especially handy on days with lots of walking — like during a hike or family outing to the amusement park.

7 Benefits of Decluttering – Unclutterer, 4/14/09

I come from a long line of packrats on my dad’s side of the family, and I definitely have a tendency to hold on to too much crap. But keeping my inner packrat in check is easier when I remember these 7 benefits of uncluttering.

Create a Business Plan by Answering 4 Simple Questions – Wise Bread, 7/28/08

There are a lot of would be entrepreneurs out there with a great idea, but are afflicted with Business Plan Paralysis. Instead of shipping product, they’re “working” on their plan, doing more “research”, or “thinking about it”.

The good news is that you don’t need that kind of plan right now.

Right now, all you need is an internal working plan to get you going. And to get that working plan, all you need to do is answer these four simple questions.

  1. What is your product or service?
  2. Who are your customers?
  3. When will things get done?
  4. When are bills due and when do you get paid?