6 Tips from IDEO Designers on How to Unlock Insightful Conversation - IDEO U1. Always say yes to an offer. Whether the other person offers you a glass of water, snacks, or even a tour of their home, you should always accept.2. Wear generic clothing. Oftentimes, clothing can communicate social status, or reflect personal taste [...]
Dos entradas para pensar… soy de los toca pelotas de "tenemos suerte".O de los que dicen que la cosa va bien, que podría ir mejor… pero que podría ir peor y por tanto prefiero no quejarme.Dos artículos que reflejan mi manera de pensar.If you’re reading this, you probably don’t do hard workIt may be challenging [...]
The Scale Fallacy (And How I Learned the Value of Success That Was Steady, Not Spectacular)Services businesses don’t scale because they are based on manpower: to double your revenue, you need to double the hours worked. Unless there is unused capacity, that means doubling the size of your team. And that’s just to achieve 2x [...]
by @asanwal in CB insights newsletter.The idea that tech startup founders take a bunch of financial risk when starting up is on average pretty BS. It's generally manufactured cuz it's great for PR.Let's understand the risk. Most are highly employable if their startup doesn't work outThe reality is that many are middle-class or betterIf they raise money, they're taking [...]
Digital Privacy at the U.S. Border: Protecting the Data On Your Devices and In the Cloud | Electronic Frontier FoundationContentsDownloadExecutive SummaryPart 1: Digital Privacy Guide for TravelersWhat is the Border?Risk Assessment FactorsFactors About YouFactors About Your Data and DevicesBefore You Arrive at the BorderTalk to Your EmployerMinimize the Data That You Carry Across the BorderProtect [...]
via @zapierAs discussed earlier, mastery will not only increase your skill, but will improve your motivation, as well as provide a sense of purpose and meaning in even the most boring industry. The Craftsman Approach: Master Your Work Through Deliberate PracticeRegardless of your industry or profession, it is possible to pursue mastery. Better yet, it's highly [...]
by @HarvardBiz ¡Vaya con Gemma!Though definitions vary, EQ always comprises intrapersonal and interpersonal skills — in particular high adjustment, sociability, sensitivity, and prudence. Thousands of scientific studies have tested the importance of EQ in various domains of life, providing compelling evidence for the benefits of higher EQ with regards to work, health, and relationships. For example, [...]
Aprovechando una inoportuna convalecencia, he sacado tiempo para ver un par de pelis que me interesaban… me han hecho reflexionar sobre la necesidad de militar más y mojarse más.Una es la "biografía" de Aaron Swartz, además de inventor de los RSSs y redactor de muchos aspectos de Creative Commons y principal responsable de que SOPA [...]
…viendo las fechas no parece que esté muy a la última ;-)La claustrofóbica LockeLa deliciosa y divertida "Niñera Moderna", Sitting PrettyLa comedia romántica de enredo "Medianoche", MidnightLa vibrante Whiplash