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Mar 15

Venmo is Ruining Your Friendships

Ongoing social nano-debt is the fabric of relationships — It seems nice to pay back your friends after each purchase. We went to dinner, and let me pay my fair share. Maybe you can’t afford to pick up the tab or think being indebted to your friends isn't polite. Of course, egalitarianism can border on the ludicrous — exactly…

Life

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Venmo is Ruining Your Friendships
Venmo is Ruining Your Friendships
Life

2 min read


Published in Venture

·Mar 8

Content Written by AI Sucks

Do I even need to write the rest of this article? — "And do you know what the craziest part is?" the TV anchor says, with a pregnant pause, "THIS ENTIRE SCRIPT WAS WRITTEN BY CHATGPT!" I am bombarded by spam. You are too. It's part of modern life. But the Ponzi pyramid scheme of marketing automation (driven by AI) now will…

AI

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Content Written by AI Sucks
Content Written by AI Sucks
AI

3 min read


Feb 28

The Franklin Method: Smoked Pork Ribs, Step by Step

Continuing the journey into the land of smoke and meat — There is something special about smoked barbeque ribs. The flavor, texture, and eating meat right off the bone is an exceptional experience. As I explained in my Smoked Pork Shoulder article, I am following the steps provided by Aaron Franklin in his MasterClass on Texas BBQ. I have tried my…

Cooking

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The Franklin Method: Smoked Pork Ribs, Step by Step
The Franklin Method: Smoked Pork Ribs, Step by Step
Cooking

6 min read


Published in Venture

·Feb 27

Product Hoarder Syndrome

Is your roadmap strategic or just messy? — If you encounter a hoarder product manager, you know. Look at their roadmap; all you see is a mess. But for some reason, they’re perfectly comfortable in their clutter. Every product manager is guilty of hiding a few comfort epics out of nostalgia or good intentions. Maybe you’re a product…

Roadmaps

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Product Hoarder Syndrome
Product Hoarder Syndrome
Roadmaps

6 min read


Published in Path to Product

·Jul 28, 2020

Should You Form a Customer Advisory Board?

Shaking things up when you’re lost in your roadmap — “What do customers want, and what will they buy?” is the essential question for every product manager. There are lots of ways to get answers. This article will explore one approach: The Customer Advisory Board. What is it? Why do it? Who should be on it? …

Product Management

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Should You Form a Customer Advisory Board?
Should You Form a Customer Advisory Board?
Product Management

6 min read


Published in UX Collective

·Jul 9, 2020

Three steps for measuring customer experience in a digital business

No matter what industry you’re in, your business is becoming increasingly digital. Managing your digital service requires key performance indicators (KPIs) that ensure you provide a great experience to your customers. KPIs are used in business all the time to quantify and track the health of the business. Traditionally, you…

Startup

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Three steps for measuring customer experience in a digital business
Three steps for measuring customer experience in a digital business
Startup

5 min read


Published in DataDrivenInvestor

·Jul 3, 2020

Forbes Biz Dev Council: Is it worth it?

Gain credibility — if you write religiously. — I joined the Forbes Business Development Council in 2019, and I have published a handful of articles there. I often get asked by people who are considering joining if it’s worth it. As with most things in life, it depends. The council is an invite-only club where you can network…

Forbes

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Forbes Biz Dev Council: Is it worth it?
Forbes Biz Dev Council: Is it worth it?
Forbes

4 min read


May 30, 2020

The Martian Gardener

Designing the perfect garden for a journey across the solar system Greetings Friend, I’m pleased to report the Red Thumb Society successfully delivered your message. In response to your question: Yes! It’s my honor to help you prepare for your Earthbound journey. My motto is, “grow the best food in…

Fiction

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The Martian Gardener
The Martian Gardener
Fiction

4 min read


Published in New North

·May 27, 2020

Plutonomics

Quarantined Sci-Fi author confronts strange coincidence — “Have you seen Plutonomics? The new show? It’s hilarious,” Lisa, the host of the virtual happy hour, asked the group of fourteen faces, each safe at home. These online functions were standard weekend pastimes during the annual infectious season. Fiona, who was using a shark-themed video background, replied, “Oh, the…

Fiction

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Plutonomics
Plutonomics
Fiction

11 min read


Published in DataDrivenInvestor

·May 27, 2020

Get Ready For The Big Boss

Prep right for a killer skip-level 1:1 meeting — You’re meeting your Grand-Boss (your boss’s boss), or maybe even someone higher up the food chain. How do you prepare for such an auspicious occasion? Let me share how I approach this, including some dumb mistakes. The Big Boss meeting is a risky proposition, which can mean the difference between…

Business

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Get Ready For The Big Boss
Get Ready For The Big Boss
Business

7 min read

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