What It’s like to Be the Parent of a Social Media Star
“Though parents are often inclined to see their kids as talented and exceptional, most would still be startled to learn that hundreds, or thousands, of other te...
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How to Tame a Wild Horse
“Patiently, he works his magic.”
Building a Successful Personal Brand Requires Vulnerability
“If you want people to resonate with you, you have to give them something real to resonate with.”
What Makes Something Go Viral
“Don’t just think about the subject matter, think also about — and in fact primarily about — the job that your content is doing for the reader or the viewer.”
Why Teens Don’t Party Any More
“People party because they’re bored — they want something to do. Now we have Netflix — you can watch series nonstop. There’s so many things to do on the web.”
Your Product Isn’t Done When You Think It’s Done
“A lot of new businesses are catch-22 businesses. They think building a great platform where people will review restaurants, or submit news, or post photos is a...
Lessons Learned from Facing 100 Fears
“I was congratulating myself over and over again for having faced almost 40 different fears, when in reality I was facing the same fears over and over again. I ...
Our Responsibility as an Audience
“Every once in awhile, someone steps up and makes something better. Much better. When it happens, it’s up to us to stand up and notice it. Which means buying it...
Innovation Is Overrated — Execution Is What Matters
“Pragmatic iteration is overlooked as the boring rehashing of old things, while exciting ‘moonshots’ and 10X leaps are fetishised. However, the opposite is ofte...
The 2017 Smart Binge Guide
“Tips on what to watch, what to stream, what to documentary, what to check out, etc.”