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Feedback Loops

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Whitney Leave a comment

Douglas Adams is one of my favorite writers, but he’s probably under-appreciated for his brilliance as a technology enthusiast and futurist.  He’s got a great series called Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Future, which you can listen to in the BBC … Continue reading →

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Finding a Way to Stick With It

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Whitney Leave a comment

“The problem with the Internet startup craze isn’t that too many people are starting companies; it’s that too many people aren’t sticking with it. That’s somewhat understandable, because there are many moments that are filled with despair and agony, when … Continue reading →

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Finding Common Threads

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Whitney Leave a comment

One of the most powerful skills you can harness is the ability to listen, take in information and place it in context for your every day life. Sometimes, from the most mundane or seemingly useless resources, you can gain some … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Branding

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Whitney Leave a comment

This past weekend, I spent some time visiting social spaces where I haven’t “hung out” in some time.  I poked around to see what I had been missing in groups and forums I used to be a regular participant in, … Continue reading →

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Getting It

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Whitney Leave a comment

Recently, I’ve heard a lot of people saying things like “They just don’t get it,” with a rather, fed-up, exasperated voice, like “There’s nothing you can do to help THOSE folks.  They’re Hopeless.”  I know we’ve also all said this, … Continue reading →

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