Facebook Fan Page Or Website
Over at the American Express Open Forum, I answer the age-old question of whether a company should make a Facebook fan page or a website. Click here to read it.
How to get a free copy of my books
I’m offering a free copy of Database 101 and The Macintosh Way. To get them, you need to go to my Facebook fan page, “like” the page, and then download the books. Step 1: Go to the
Tell me your personal stories of enchantment
Tell me about a time when you experienced the power of enchantment. You can post it here. People love to read this kind of story!
How to Make Paper.li and Flipboard Rock
In the last few weeks two companies have released services that enable you to take tweets and turn them into a newspaper or magazine format: Paper.li and Flipboard. Alltop is a great source of information for both Paper.li and Flipboard newspapers. If you’d like to learn how to do this for Paper.li, click here, and [...]
Need example of a personal story of enchantment
October 10, 2010: I turned in the draft of my book, so I can no longer use examples for it. I would like to include a few personal stories of enchantment in my next book. I am looking for examples of how people, products, services, organizations, ideas, or causes swept you off your feet. Specs: [...]
Best Twitter Client for IPhone and iPad
After searching for months, I’ve come to the conclusion that Twitbird is the best iPhone and iPad Twitter client. If you’d like to see why, check out my post at the American Express Open Forum.
How to get a free copy of my first book, The Macintosh Way
Information wants to be free, and I just freed some. I got the rights back for my first book, The Macintosh Way, and I’ve made it available for free here. Hope that you find it useful.
How to Find Freedom
Let me confess: I’m addicted to Twitter and email, and my addiction increases the more I have to do something important like write a book. Luckily, I stumbled across applications called Freedom and Anti-Social that really help. I explain how they works here at the American Express Open Forum. If you’re have a tough time [...]
Examples of Enchanting Things
In the comments area below, please tell me some things that you find enchanting. For example: Car—1966 Mustang, Computer—Macintosh, City—Istanbul, Movie—Wizard of Oz, etc. I’m looking for a wide range of categories and examples. Thanks!
Why too much money is worse than too little
Many entrepreneurs believe that they key to success is adequate (or more) capital. I think they’re wrong—too much money is worse than too little. It’s because spending expands to the level of money that you’ve raised. I explain the hazards of too much money for the American Express Open Forum.
Happiness explained by @Zappos
Whether you love shoes or not, you’ve got to admire the job that Tony Hsieh and the rest of the Zappos gang has done. I got a chance to interview Tony during the book tour for his new tome. in our interview he explains the keys to happiness in life and business while being Asian-American. [...]
How to decode the US immigration process
If you’re confused by the U. S. Immigration process, I recently posted an explanation of it at the American Express Open Forum blog. Robert C. Meltzer, CEO of VISANOW, provided the information. His company is in the business of helping people obtain visas, so he should know. (Disclosure: Garage is an investor in VISANOW.) Learn [...]
How to Find Your Lost iPhone
Think about this: How much time, effort, and expense would it take to replace your iPhone if you lost it? You’d have to go to the Apple store, buy a phone, get it hooked up to your number, sync it with iTunes (you did back it up, right?), and then tweak it to just the [...]
The Zen of PowerPoint, Facebook, and Twitter
Over at the American Express Open Forum, I recently posted an article about the application of ten Japanese concepts to PowerPoint, Facebook, and Twitter. Check it out here if you want a conceptual framework to simplify your use of these tools.
Example needed: How companies celebrate success
Looking for unusual and cool ways that companies celebrate success. Not interested in the usual "more money than creativity" methods like parties with famous entertainers, taking everyone to Hawaii, blah-blah-blah. Send me enchanting and clever examples: [email protected]
Examples needed: Enchanting websites
I’m collecting a list of websites that are “enchanting.” That is, they are inviting, communicative, and cool. For example, I think that Work Awesome is enchanting. I’d love to see what websites are enchanting too. Please add list them in the Comments section below.
Example needed: Getting enchanted by an employee
Looking for a story of being enchanted by an employee. I need an example of a boss (you) getting enchanted by an employee. What did he or she do to enchant you? What was the feeling like? Please send to [email protected]
Examples Needed: Personal stories of enchantment
I would like to include personal stories of enchantment in my next book, Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions. I am looking for examples of how people, products, services, organizations, ideas, or causes enchanted. Specs: Written from your personal experience, not an external, academic view. 150-200 words Ideally, all the basics would [...]
Examples need: Outside passions
Need some examples of the passions and hobbies of famous people—indeed that make them more interesting and approachable. For example, Scott McNealy loves hockey. Please send examples to [email protected]. Would especially like women examples.
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