Thank you to everyone who emailed, called, IMed, and tweeted me during my blog’s downtime yesterday. Nobody is quite sure what happened, though people had theories, but in the end I (eventually) got to my hosting and we went back in time and restored the website. I’m going to be changing a lot of how… Continue reading Sorry for the Downtime
Author: Ben Parr
What's a Problem You'd Like to See Someone Solve?
What a simple question, but one we don’t ask enough. What’s a problem you’d like to see someone solve? As you know, I have an entrepreneurial bent, so I love to figure out ways to solve problems, and then implement those solutions. But first, you’ve got to pick a problem out, one that bothers you.… Continue reading What's a Problem You'd Like to See Someone Solve?
What Should You Put Online To Get a Job?
There were a few interesting conversations yesterday and today on the role of “Internet presence” in the job hunt. Will a blog help you get a job? What about an online resume? Should you beef up your LinkedIn account in case employers look at it? The omniscient blogger Robert Scoble started with a list of… Continue reading What Should You Put Online To Get a Job?
Is There Any Value in Twitter-Based Applications?
By every definition (except revenue), Answer: Eventually, but no guarantees. Twitter has a growth model, but no revenue. They’re still trying to build their business model. Twitter has vowed to build a sustainable business model this year. But there are no guarantees. Let me be clear: I do not doubt that Twitter can find a… Continue reading Is There Any Value in Twitter-Based Applications?
How Do You Organize Your Life?
I hope you all have had a great holiday so far. Until I have time to write up a longer article on the many random thoughts I have, I wanted to ask you how you organized your lives. What do I mean by that? What tools do you use to accomplish the task of making… Continue reading How Do You Organize Your Life?
When You Need a Break, Always Turn to Shiba Inu Puppies.
Every once in a while, you need to pause from work, pick up a good book, and lay down on your couch. I know a lot of us have the impulse to work all the time, through weekends and through our lives, but even if work is the most enjoyable thing around, you need to… Continue reading When You Need a Break, Always Turn to Shiba Inu Puppies.
Tracking your Finances Online is Even More Important With a Bad Economy
A lot of people who read my blog probably already have decent habits tracking finances, but I have been surprised before. The point of this quick blog post is to simply say this: tracking your finances has never been more important. As gas prices fall and stores open up new deals, the temptation to spend… Continue reading Tracking your Finances Online is Even More Important With a Bad Economy
Why Bad Physical Health Can Hurt Mental Sharpness and Entrepreneurial Ambitions
I’m about to venture into somewhat treacherous waters, so feel free to yell and rant at me in the comments if you feel the need. But I am of a strong belief on this one, so I wanted to discuss it. I think you can guess the issue I’m going to talk about from the… Continue reading Why Bad Physical Health Can Hurt Mental Sharpness and Entrepreneurial Ambitions
Entrepreneur Idol Finals: Streaming Live from Northwestern U.
I am live at Northwestern University for Entrepreneur Idol, a midwest college entrepreneurship competition between teams from eight midwest schools for a $25,000 top prize. This is its second year; I was part of the team that created the event last year. I’m embedding and streaming the entire event here on my blog. Keynote speakers… Continue reading Entrepreneur Idol Finals: Streaming Live from Northwestern U.
Internet Celebrity: What the Hell Is it and How Do You Become One?
Internet celebrity is a unique, rather odd phenomenon. We as a culture (I’m talking U.S. here) have an almost unhealthy fascination with the latest Britney Spears news or an unusual admiration for Samuel L. Jackson. As you might expect, this phenomenon applies to Internet culture as well. We Internet nerds are no exception. We have… Continue reading Internet Celebrity: What the Hell Is it and How Do You Become One?