The Digital Hamster Wheel: Why I’m Getting Off…But Not Giving Up

We spend so much time, money, and energy on things that simply aren’t necessary and I’m kind of over it. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes the game is fun. I love creating. I love publishing, whether it’s blog posts, emails, videos, social, all aspects of putting your work out there for the world to see, … Read more

The Complexity of Social Media: Even Facebook Admittedly Fails

Facebook goes public today in one of the most anticipated business events in the last, um, forever? According to Forbes, the stock will sell at $38 per share, making the value of the company around $104 Billion. Pretty crazy, especially considering that even Facebook admits to not knowing how to consistently monetize the views of … Read more

Social Media Side Effects: Cloudy Vision on A Clear Day

Seeing things from someone else’s perspective is probably the one single thing that is challenging to all people. Everyone, myself included, probably thinks they are able to see things from another’s point of view. I’d say that most people are capable of seeing another’s perspective with an asterisk. The asterisk meaning, as long as there … Read more

Social Media: How Do You Fit In…Everywhere?

Pin this. Circle that. Like me. Follow me. Watch me. The efforts to find your space in the world of social media continues to be perplexing, overwhelming, and exciting. After holding out, really for no real reason other than my own stubbornness, I’ve joined Google+. It all feels so much the same any more, we go … Read more