How social media forces businesses to be content creators

Creating content has become a pretty important skill for businesses these days. Companies know they need a social media presence because that’s what millions of people see daily. But the problem is most businesses are not designed to pump out content. The result? The result is bad content. Social media platforms have basically forced businesses […]

What happens when the computers go down at Shake Shack?

When the computers go down at Shake Shack, you might be in the middle of placing your order for the first time. The grill is still hot…the meat still fresh & ready to cook. Your belly will still be hungry and the smell of fresh burgers and fries will smell better than ever. The show […]

7 Reasons to Try Field Notes

Field Notes is a company that specializes in making small, American-made pocket notebooks. My first impression was that they were too small and not worth my attention. That has changed.

5 ways my dog makes me more productive

Meet Teddy. He’s an 8-pound, super soft and really cute toy poodle. He loves chasing his tail, laying on laps, giving kisses, and taking naps. His secret weapon? Helping me be more productive. I didn’t grow up with a dog or other animals. So when my wife brought up the idea of bringing home a […]

Why is there so much mediocre content?

There’s a lot of content on the web right now. Even though there’s enough to watch and read for weeks, new content is guaranteed to show up in the next 24 hours. I’m afraid though, that most people aren’t giving content-making their all. Yeah, I know there’s some pretty amazing channels on YouTube and some […]

Benefits of listening to music while you work

Listening to the right music while working has been a tremendous productivity booster for me over the past few years. I have found myself more focused, energized, and optimistic—which allows me to get more done—and keeps me feeling relaxed and present. While I understand there are musical anhedonics (people who are completely unaffected by music), […]