Teachers
From home to public school to professional life, I have so many wonderful teachers to thank. Here are a few.
I built a floating desk!
Inspired by Brandon Keeper’s $40 standup desk, I decided to build my own.
Thoughts on “Parks and Rec”
Last night I finished watching the final season of Parks and Rec. Great show, great ending. Here are my final impressions.
KFC, Dave Thomas, and Focus
Too many products look like a bad takeout menu: so many choices, none of them compelling.
Four Things I Learned From Customers This Year
What customers taught me about vision, focus, differentiation, and care.
Ken Burns on sustained attention
“I believe that all real meaning accrues in duration, and that the work you’re proudest of and the relationships you care the most about have benefited from your sustained attention.”
How to Hack It at a Startup
I’d wager that most people at most startups don’t know what a startup is, which helps explain why most startups fail.
The Journey is the Reward
Let the goal be your yardstick, but don’t make it your organizing principle. Find joy in the grind and the results will come to you.
Power Couples
When I think of my deepest friendships and most productive partnerships, there’s almost always an extrovert on the other side.
Dating Profile for Nowhere
Hi! I’m Dan. I’m 6’4″, 33 years old, and I still wear my retainer every night.
My Gratitude Resume
Inspired by Tony Stubblebine and Bijan Sabet, I mapped out my career based on the people who took a chance on me—those who gave me a shot when they in no way had to.