We live in an age of constant and rapid change. The Internet Of Things, Self-driving cars, and trips to Mars are just a few of the advancements we are seeing today. It is mind-boggling to think how far technology has gone in recent years. In a very funny reminder of this change, take a look at this video where kids "face" a computer from the late 1970's. It is astonishing to … [Read more...]

If you don't know Marie Forleo, you should. She helps people all over the world find and grow a business they will love. She blogs regularly, and publishes Marie TV, a video show with tips, advice and interviews about starting your own business. On the session I chose to highlight, she talks to Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post, about her latest book … [Read more...]

I've been reading Derek Sivers' writing for a number of years. He is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. You should check out his essays. In this new presentation, he takes us through the meaning of life. He gives us several definitions and goes deep into each, with some insights and advice. It gives you food for thought when considering what we are in this Earth for. Take … [Read more...]

"I'm like Shakira meets Muhammad Ali". This is one of the opening lines of Maysoon Zayid's TED talk. She is an Arab-American comedian, who happens to have cerebral palsy. In this inspirational talk, she tells us of her journey, and the obstacles she had to overcome, all in an hilarious way. As she says, having palsy is only one of her problems. Don't let your supposed … [Read more...]

Jaron Lanier, computer scientist, musician, and author, talks to Charlie Rose about his new book, "Who Owns the Future". All about digital networks, technology, and what the future holds. A pre manifesto, he calls the book. It is on my reading list. The video is well worth a watch. … [Read more...]

Time sure flies by. It's hard to believe that the World Wide Web was invented 25 years ago to this day. The man responsible for was was Tim Berners-Lee, while working at CERN, the European Particle Physics Laboratory, in 1989. He proposed a system where pages sitting on web servers would be connected via hyperlinks, as a way to share information. We have come a long way … [Read more...]

This is a post about helping. This is a post about hope. One of the web's biggest strengths is that it allows you to easily connect with people all over the world. Barriers are dropped and you can get in touch with people you admire and look up to. Back in 2002 (or even earlier) I came in contact with Molly Holzschlag, a web standards evangelist. She had written some books I … [Read more...]

The feeling of starting something new is one I really enjoy. All seems possible, and the excitement is high. I've started many things, some continued and some didn't. It's all part of the process of figuring out what you really love to do. When it comes to the things that stick, don't think it's easy. It requires huge amounts of dedication, patience and hard work. Coffeepaste … [Read more...]