The Inevitability of Negativity
Once you reach a certain level of prominence, expect detractors. But don’t let that stop you.
Category: Communication
Speed Kills
Some days, I wish that I were more patient. Today isn’t one of them.
The Journey Is the Reward
Money is nice, but the chief benefit of writing is the journey.
On Complacency
A window into the creative process of my favorite band.
On Vocalists, Poseurs, and Pretension
Are you secure in your contributions?
New Language
On the difficulty getting people to think and speak differently.
Platforms and the Death of Synonyms
What happens when everything is a platform?
On Seinfeld, George Carlin, and Language
Far too many of us misuse words.
Rehearsing to Rehearse
A few lessons from the Canadian power trio on the value of practice.
Does your work hold up?
How do you feel about your endeavors months or years afterward?
My New Book
Analytics: The Agile Way—my eighth book—is out.
Featured Talk: How to Create a Culture of Analytics
A 50-minute talk about Big Data and what we can learn from Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, and Google.
Comment Policy
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