The Internet Is Saving Culture, Not Killing It
“In the last few years, and with greater intensity in the last 12 months, people started paying for online content. They are doing so at an accelerating pace, a...
Author: Josh Spector
6 Ways To Write Emails That Won’t Make People Resent You
“People like to have a reason for doing things. If you want to get a positive reaction to your message, it’s helpful to provide some greater context for the req...
3 Ways We Need To Change The Web, According To Its Creator
“It has taken all of us to build the web we have, and now it is up to all of us to build the web we want.”
The Biggest Threat Facing Middle-Aged Men Is Loneliness
“Loneliness has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke and the progression of Alzheimer’s. One study found that it can be as much...
How To Present News To People Who Have Never Read A Newspaper
“Adapting a newspaper for the modern web isn’t good enough for people who never read newspapers in the first place. We deserve something new.”
How To Set Goals Like Google
“Embrace the 10x factor. That is, ask the question, ‘What would we do differently if we were trying to increase revenue 10x instead of by 10%?”
Do What You Can’t
“Keep your head down. Follow the rules. Do as you’re told. Play it safe. Wait your turn. Ask permission. Learn to compromise. This is terrible advice.”
Americans Are Having Less Sex Than They Used To
“The report did not list causes for the decline. But it cited possible factors including increased access to entertainment and social media, a decline in happin...
The 100 Rules For Being An Entrepreneur
“Competition is good. It turns you into a killer. It helps you judge progress. It shows that other people value the space you are in. Your competitors are also ...
What Writers Actually Do When They Write
“What does an artist do, mostly? She tweaks that which she’s already done. There are those moments when we sit before a blank page, but mostly we’re adjusting t...