Apple, Steve Jobs and the Ability to Focus

On April 1, 2008, in Strategy, by Brett

Living the Dash comments on Apple’s ability to focus, and how it pretty much proves the fact that less is almost always more. Read the whole thing. Here’s the quote by Steve Jobs on focus: “Apple is a $30 billion company, yet we’ve got less than 30 major products. I don’t know if that’s ever [...]

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LinkedIn vs. Facebook: Apples and Oranges?

On March 20, 2008, in Social Media, Web 2.0, by Brett

“I do. You can see me riding on my tractor.” That’s the answer LinkedIn CEO Dan Nye gives when asked in this interview if he has a Facebook account. He continues, “I think that’s an example of the difference . . . . ” Thanks again to Chris for pointing the way. The article at [...]

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7 Sins, a Lack of Logic and Wikipedia-Haters

On January 28, 2008, in Weekend Reading, by Brett

Here are a few great links my mouse happened to find this past week: How to Make a Living Writing: This is an excellent series on writing with some practical tips from a successful but obviously approachable writer. They’ve Ruined Wednesdays: Jim makes a great point on when the best day to send emails is. [...]

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