IRL
THE END – End of the Story
The story is over, but the adventure continues… this has been an enjoyable experience, but it’s time to put Failed Normal to rest. Please email me if you need a […]
Year: 2019
Success
Success – Pattern for Success
Make success as mindless as breathing…
IRL
IRL – Old Fashioned Time Wasting
I’m starting to miss the bad old days…
Success
Success – Recognize How Far You’ve Come
It’s easy to overlook your improvements when you have small setbacks…
Success
Success – Swapping Problems
There’s a surprising amount of stress living the “easy life”…
IRL
IRL – Experience May Vary
Two people can have valid reasons for looking at something differently…
Backstory
Backstory – People’s Perception of You
I was too chaotic until I was too stodgy and yet I hadn’t actually changed.
Success
Success – Downside of Success
Success brings more than benefits…
Startup
Startup – Showrooming
Retail needs to modernize, not die…
Startup
Startup – Holistic View of a Business
What sounds good on paper may not look so nice when you experience it…
IRL
IRL – I Declare
Playing “telephone” is actually a useful skill…
IRL
IRL – You’re Not Alone
It’s not just you…
Startup
Startup – Value of Sales People
Good sales people are good for everyone…
Startup
Startup – Respect Macro Forces
Running is easier when the weather is nice…
Startup
Startup – Apple Sells with Consistency
People are more likely to buy what they already feel comfortable with…
Tech
Tech – iPhone 11 Pro Review
We’ve come to the end of the necessary smartphone upgrade era…
Backstory
Backstory – From A to B By Way of Alpha Centauri
All You Need to Succeed is a Sick Dogs, Long Flights, Drunken Conversations with an Italian in an Irish Bar, and Just a Dash of Skill…
IRL
IRL – Capability of Comfort
Comfort is more than a luxury…
Startup
Startup – Investing Into Bankruptcy
Just imagine if you put everything you had into it…!!!
Startup
Startup – Is Tim Cook Dying ?
He doesn’t look so good…
Travel
Travel – Business Class
When you don’t care if the airplane is delayed…
Tech
Tech – Why Buy iPhone 11 Pro
You probably shouldn’t…
Backstory
Backstory – Prado Point
EVERYTHING gets boring!!!
IRL
IRL – Going Forward
Are you being an artist, or just lazy?
Travel
Back from Italy
See it while you can!!!
Lifestyle
Going Dark
Contemplating the math at the edges… (I’ll be back in 15 or so days…)
Lifestyle
Age of Ego
Facebook was the tool, not the cause…
Social Issues
Superior Slaves
Being good might be a bad idea…
Social Issues
Pushing Too Far
Are you supported, or simply tolerated..?
Social Issues
Transgender Sex Scenes
Is this what you were going for..?
Social Issues
No Artificial Additives
Imagine something that is what it seems…
Lifestyle
Going Slow and Steady
At least I was able to run…
Lifestyle
Between Words and Actions
Can I go back to bed now..?
Lifestyle
Feeling Dirty
It’s just skeezy…
Social Issues
Building Spaceships from Legos
An ornate cathedral is simply a metric crap ton of carved stone…
Social Issues
Do I Still Count?
Hello…? Can anyone hear me..?
Lifestyle
Manhood Rediscovered
Bored enough to do something interesting…
Lifestyle
Pawned Testicles
I hope they haven’t sold them yet…
Social Issues
Woke or Broke
Chickens, eggs, social justice and failing businesses…
Lifestyle
New Media Overdose
I’m starting to feel a little nauseous…
Lifestyle
Should You Go Back?
Now that the ax has fallen should you really go back..?
Lifestyle
Forgotten Motivations
Why did we decide to do this..?
Lifestyle
Amazingly Normal
When does the astounding become forgettable..?
Startup Life
Internet Sizing
Dollar Sock Club…
Social Issues
Tyranny of Timelines
The specific meaningless…
Social Issues
The Pain of Possibility
Solutions can make things worse…
Social Issues
Identity Equation
Do you carry the the one..?
Social Issues
Rustling Unicorns
I guess I can try, if you can tell me what I’m supposed to do…
Social Issues
Labeling the Enemy
Now I’m responsible for unicorns too…???
Social Issues
Protecting Both Sides
Protect the other so that they are confident to pay you…
Startup Life
Paywall Cometh
Brick by brick the future is built…
Social Issues
Who Punishes Whom
The one with the authority may not be the one with the power…
Startup Life
Kids Like Cake
People don’t like healthy…
Social Issues
Wax Paper
Is it ironic..?
Startup Life
Bad ROI
Well… this is a PIA…
Lifestyle
Half A Rudder
Going forward once the rudder has been broken…
Lifestyle
The Day After Yesterday
I fear for the future of yesterday…
Lifestyle
For the Best?
Well that was… surprising, but sadly not shocking…
Startup Life
Without a Whimper
Death through forgetfulness…
Lifestyle
Pick Your Poison
F’ it… I’m done…
Lifestyle
Newbies Should Spend Money
Are you smart enough to be cheap..?
Lifestyle
You Feel Like Crap Anyway
If you feel like crap anyway…
Lifestyle
Value of a Soul
What’s an ounce worth..?
Lifestyle
Vacation from Vacation
I need a rest from my rest…
Lifestyle
Quit While It’s Still Fun
I think I’ll pass on 45 degrees and rain…
Lifestyle
Let Them Figure It Out
Just give it a sec…
Social Issues
Appropriating Art
The carcass of your civilization is so beautiful…
Social Issues
The Value Game
What is cheap, or expensive..?
Social Issues
Argument for Capitalism
Me wantee…
Lifestyle
Broccoli is Dangerous
Fear what is healthy…
Lifestyle
Pleasant Surprise
Well that’s nice…
Lifestyle
You Don’t Remember Pain
You only suffer once…
Lifestyle
Facing the Chill
Tragedy adds to natural worry…
Lifestyle
Defense of Materialism
I like my stuff…
Lifestyle
Finishing Touch
A little final detail makes everything look good…
Social Issues
Suicide Shield
Your depression is not my problem…
Lifestyle
Just Apologize
Why am I getting crap for your mistake..?
Social Issues
Crusade Time Out
Just… stop…
Lifestyle
The Grass You Sow
If you plant it, it will grow…
Startup Life
Answer the Phone
I have money… …
Social Issues
Bored of Bigotry
Racism has jumped the shark…
Startup Life
UI/UX of Grass Seed
Improving the grass growing experience…
Startup Life
Bad Beer
Sometimes what you’re want what you’re used to, not what is good…
Lifestyle
Other People’s Time
Procrastination squared…
Startup Life
Compliance Cost
Why are taxes so taxing…?
Lifestyle
Land Sick
Why do I feel worse now..?
Lifestyle
Barnie for Adults
You’re never too old for, “Washy Washy”…
Social Issues
Fake Haiti
I’m sure this is what the whole country is like…
Startup Life
Language of Inclusion
Words are more than words… Language of Inclusion from Eli the Computer Guy on Vimeo.
Lifestyle
Not As Seen on TV
Something seems different than I expected…
Lifestyle
Speed of Time
The speed between here and then…
Startup Life
Looking the Fool
I just want to be a real boy someday…
Startup Life
Cardinal Sins
The one thing you cannot do…
Lifestyle
Do You Want Me To Say Something?
Uhm… Should I say something here..?
Lifestyle
Poisoning Ourselves
Maybe we should stop this…
Lifestyle
The 110% Myth
You can’t give more than you have…
Lifestyle
Two Dumbs
Why are you trying to be best at this..?
Startup Life
Profit from Free
Can you make money off of free…?
Startup Life
Sacrifice Quality for Scale
One but not both…
Social Issues
The Meah Point
I think I’ve hit peak meah…