...I heard myself tell the marketers in Singapore, will crave nothing more than freedom, if only for a short while, from all the blinking machines, streaming videos and scrolling headlines that leave them feeling empty and too full all at once.Pico Iyer
As marketers, we’re always trying to fit one more brand message in or send one more tweet. Wouldn’t it be great if you did the opposite in 2012? What if you really valued your customers outside of their wallet and down to their soul?
If you make just one resolution in 2012 it should be to take some time to slow down, think and pay attention to the moment. Refreshing article by Pico Iyer on “The Joy of Quiet”.
Tracey Morgan on what its like to grow up in the ghetto. Priceless humor via Alligator Sunglasses.
I’m very blessed to have a lot of amazing people in my life. I have a great wife, tremendous friends, a loving family and kick-butt co-workers. But there is one person I’m close with that sticks out year-after-year and gets zero recognition for it.
My Dad is my personal person of the year. Time Magazine can keep Mark Zuckerberg
On my way to work this morning I listed to Merlin Mann’s talk at dConstruct. He basically tells a group of gown folks that regardless how much they try to hide it, deep down they are still nerds. He’s cool with it and goes on to say that it’s alright being a nerd as long as you’re a nerd that cares. The rest of the 37 minute talk is about getting out more, finding nerd friends and continuing to get better.
Modeled after classic Chucks, these slip-on All Stars feature a mesh upper with lining at the toes, reinforced metal eyelets, and a textured sole. Socks definitely optional.
via Uncrate, but available at Zappos and Urban Outfitters. I take a size 10 if anyone wants to send me a pair.
