Matthew Lang

Mullenweg said he’s concerned that Silicon Valley is creating products that are so engaging that they’re also incredibly distracting, to the detriment of creativity and productivity.

— Matt Mullenweg: I’m Worried That Silicon Valley Might Be Destroying the World by Pando Daily

It’s so refreshing to hear from a tech founder like Matt Mullenweg, that he’s concerned about the distraction that his product could cause. How many web companies consider this when they’re building their big product that will change the world?

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I can’t imagine why anyone in their right mind would want a phone that effectively ties you to one social network. Come to think of it, a phone based on a social network that uses notifications interrupting you every 5 minutes of the day can’t be very smart.

Do What You Want is a quick, satisfying read.

It is about how to arm yourself and show value in a commoditized world.

Pick it up.

You won’t be disappointed.

— Never be a commodity by Cultural Offering

Kurt Harden wraps up Nicholas Bate’s book nicely.

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.. for anything. Take action with Nicholas Bate.

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Full carbon dirt jump bikes? Well with fat tubes like this, it’s no wonder it’s capable of taking a beating.

via Singletrack

Decision making for those that like a nicely organized journal for their decisions.

via Swiss Miss

via Mme Scherzo