When Homejoy launched, they had a presentation that said "we are a services company connecting service providers with those in need of help.. blah blah.. and it went on for a few paragraphs. Users got …
The problem with goals
Humans naturally have trouble detaching their happiness from external goals. We are taught from a young age to set ambitious goals because then we will one day accomplish them and life will be great! …
Who are you creating value for?
When you work at a bank, who are you creating value for? Your customers? Eh.. not really. Where does the money come from that pays your salary? When you work at the Gap, who do you create value you …
What will you create?
Once upon a time, everyone was a farmer, then everyone was a worker, now everyone is a thinker. What next? I think everyone will become creators. No more following instructions. Robots can do that …
Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
As I’m typing this with one hand, I’m sitting in a strange german coffee shop holding a mediocre bacon egg and cheese in my other hand. My eager, productive-minded self is screaming to finish the …
Emotion in Education
Think back to the most powerful educational experiences you’ve ever had. I’m willing to bet you’re thinking of a time when you felt an emotion. If that sounds weird, let me explain a little more. Say …