Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Networking 101: A case study in doing it wrong vs doing it right
The moment I hit publish on why I’ve spent over $250,000 on domain names, I knew what was about to happen. I even posted a comment about it when I shared the article on Facebook, but I immediately deleted it. I wanted to see how things would unfold… They unfolded precisely as I dreaded. Within…
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Why I’ve spent $250,000+ on domain names
Having a memorable domain name is like showing up to a party dressed to impress: it immediately sets you apart. One of the most frequent comments I get when discussing the business of Examine.com goes along the lines of: “Wow, I wonder how you got that domain?” No secret to it – Examine.com cost me…
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Networking 101: The most important person in the world
I’ve been alluding to a serious of articles centered around networking. I’ve gone from unknown to pretty well-connected in two years, and these articles will elaborate on my approach and mindset. Whenever something truly extemporaneous happens to me, I always take a moment to step back, analyze what happened, and mull over how I…
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A simple tip to make your email list a must read…
“I only read a few emails religiously – and yours is one of them.” That’s a great compliment. In the vast cacophony that is the Internets, someone is letting you know that you are one of a few that registers as a “must read.” Having people say “yours is a must read” is the exact…
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Sometimes you need to prioritize output…
Writing my last little article (on media manipulation) was an exercise in frustration. I had originally started it in Jan and had start-and-stopped on it over half a dozen times. Finally out of frustration, I cleaned it up best as I could, and posted it into the wild. Two fascinating things happened: 1. It resonated.…
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