"You're not working on your day off, are you?!" "Nope. Just had to get a picture of us here - don't forget to smile…" Here's to taking days off and spending time with the people we care about. And then to reflecting on those days off because… We ate dinner at Marta, Danny Meyer and … Continue reading Days Off Make For The Best Work
Somebody once told me, “You have to care about something to be good at it. Once you’re good, if you still care, you’ll only be great if you start trusting your gut about what to do next.” Here’s a story about ballpark condiments that encompasses this idea as good as any. Rick Abramson was a … Continue reading Trust Your Gut (Secret Stadium Sauce Edition)
Ok, it’s an audiobook, but it’s short enough to only be a few podcasts long at <6 hours. Somebody out there needs this. Either because life and relationships are hard, adulting is confusing, or your vinaigrette recipe needs an update. Nora Ephron’s “Heartburn” is like a coming-of-middle-age story. It’s about dealing with failed or failing … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: “Heartburn” By Nora Ephron
John Green always wanted to visit Iceland for two reasons: He’s fascinated by tiny nations, andhis publisher raved about a hot dog stand there. Are you in yet? He pretty much had me at hot dog recommendations. What can I say? On the Anthropocene Reviewed podcast, ep. 34, “Icelandic Hot Dog Stand and Signing Your … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: A Heartfelt Hot Dog Stand Review
Nir Eyal says, “People don’t want something truly new, they want the familiar done differently.” When we’re explaining our products and services to others, this is one of the simplest and most important insights to remember. Whenever someone isn’t “getting it,” we should troubleshoot what we’re doing to determine if our message isn’t different enough … Continue reading California Rolls And The Power Of “Familiar But Different”
