Category Archives: Advice
Nightlife: Tips for a proper impromptu date night
I was feeling a bit off yesterday. Pissed about a few events that unfolded as well as kind of out of it given I am about to leave my job. That, and I had a few drinks with my son-to-be-ex-coworkers … Continue reading
Life: On moving on, cultural fit, thank you, and the next steps.
A little over a year ago, I signed on with Lijit Networks, a thriving startup firm in Boulder, CO. Over the course the 12+ months I occupied space within the walls of 1050 Walnut, adjacent to the Rio (which is … Continue reading
An Open Question: For those not living in Colorado…
I was asked recently what I thought the outsider’s perspective of Colorado is. I had a few insights. things I heard through the grapevine and from all the people I’ve met from around the globe. But I thought I would … Continue reading
Customer Service: What’s important?
I shot a question out last week to the cats I know in real life and those on the Twitter. It was a simple inquiry: I just wanted to see what companies that we all have interacted with exuded exemplary … Continue reading
Lessons Learned:
I thought I would compile a little list of things I have learned over the years that have helped me along in life. Some may be cliches, but they ring true. I encourage you to add to the list:
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Force of Habit: One fast clock can make a world of difference.
I got it from my mom: Growing up, she always ran the clock in the car 5 – 10 minutes fast. I remember the rides to peewee football practices and saying, “Mom, we’re gonna be late. ERRRR!” She’d tell me … Continue reading
100 Days of Ties: Day 75 and (maybe) discovering a higher power via pictorial coincidences.
I woke up today a bit flustered and still disheartened by recent events, but you know what? You have to learn to rise above, don’t you? Yes. Yes you do. I took a long, hot shower, brushed off the past … Continue reading
100 Days of Ties: Day 74. Winter Solstice and the irony of it all.
I said recently that I need about 10 more hours in each day as projects are piling up, and I am sleeping less to get each one of them accomplished. I brought them on myself as I never know when … Continue reading
Necessity is the mother of all invention: Broken zipper? For that price, it ain't a problem.
As mentioned on today’s 100 Day post, I scored a few choice items this weekend. I copped the Gap sweater I wanted at a discounted price, I made a new friennd of sorts who runs his own company specializing in … Continue reading
Advice from the Pretty Girls: Question – At what point does a guy's style become too much?
So, I wanted to reinstate the advice from the pretty girls segment and I have a question…. At what point does a guy’s style become too much? Or when does it look like he’s trying too hard versus dressing appropriately … Continue reading
A real man makes his own luck – Billy Zane, Titanic.
A few days back, I came across a penny in the road. A seemingly mundane event led to much deeper thinking as well as me stooping down to shoot a picture of the coin. Normally I would pocket the copper … Continue reading
100 Days of Ties: Themes
I have been nothing but honored to see this community grow and get your tie pitcures on the daily, but to keep things interesting, I think we should come up with some themed days and ideas. Talking to my buddy, … Continue reading
Your favorite Autumn accessory: Do tell.
With Labor Day on the horizon and approaching quick, the Summer is reaching its end. Fine with me. Early-mid Autumn is among my favorite times of year. Breaking out the scarves, mittens, sweatshirts, pajama pants, sweaters, knit caps, vests, tweeds, … Continue reading
