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Here Is a Book I Got Great Value From Reading - Rework
I just read a business book worth sharing. It is Rework, by 37 Signals partners, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson. We started using 37signals' web-based applications: Basecamp (for project management), Campfire (for work-group chat), and Backpack (for knowledge management). These are simple, focused tools designed to help you collaborate, get organized, and to get
Capitalogix Commentary for the Markets - 07/5/10
It seems like there is a mighty long fuse on the real economic recovery. We might be in for a longer wait than the recent rally led some to believe. A record drop in pending home sales and a slowdown in the construction market contributed to a sluggish outlook for the economy last week, and
Sign of the Times: Are We Less Patriotic?
Today is July 4th. However, few flags were waving as I drove around our neighborhood. A few years ago, at least two-thirds of the houses had flags. Today I would estimate that number being 15% to 20% . Around here, there is a relatively cheap service that provides flags for patriotic holidays (like Independence Day,
Delivering Happiness
I've been reading a pretty good new book that is an interesting mix of stories, life-lessons, and business content. It combines a behind the scenes peek into the situations, emails, checklists, sample interview questions, and "Happiness Framework" that led to some surprising results. For example, here are Zappos' Core Values from which they develop their
Ever wonder what Steve Jobs and Bill Gates talk about?
This made me smile. For more of these, and to make your own, here is the link. Related articles by Zemanta The $600 Billion Challenge: Time for Steve Jobs to Start Donating (uspoverty.change.org) Spoof: Jobs and Gates Talking When @karaswisher Wasn't Around (kara.allthingsd.com) Video: Bill Gates on Steve Jobs and Apple (seattlepi.com)
Capitalogix Commentary for the Markets - 06/28/10
The deficit, the war, and the oil spill are still in the news. While this cartoon jokes about how America achieves greatness, I suspect it is a topic that will get more attention. The Fed left rates unchanged, citing overseas threats and "developments abroad." Do you see that as a sign that cooperation is waning?