It wasn’t that long ago – just 16 years in fact – when there was no such thing as the World Wide Web.
And the Internet? It was for a handful of scientists and uber-geeks only.
Who made the difference? …
Author Archive | Ken McCarthy
Wikis made simple
I sort of understand wikis. I get the theory and I’ve even contributed to some, but i’ve had trouble explaining what a wiki is and why anyone would want to use one.
Bottom line, wikis are about collaboration.
Here’s a …
In praise of Tim Ferriss
I seem to be having at least one animated conversation per day about Tim Ferriss and his book “The 4-Hour Workweek.”
In one of the online bonus sections that buyers of the book get free access to, I read a …
Hit Tail Sharon Odom Fling
Sharon Odom Fling shared a cool resource with me today that she uses in her business. It’s called Hit Tail. Amazingly, it’s free. You can buy an enhanced version, but you can get quite a bit out of the free …
Perfectionism
It’s a dilemma.
Without quality, what’s the point in producing something? But seeking perfection can be counterproductive in the extreme.
Where do you draw the line? …
Design as a cure for poverty
What is “poverty?”
For some people it might mean going without the deluxe cable TV package.
For most of the world, it means going without the basics of life: food, water, shelter, clothing.
What’s the root of this kind of …