On life
In no particular order… Don’t worry about what other people think of you Today is what’s important Let go of your past It’s called work for a reason Believe in yourself Don’t burn your bridges Money is not the most important thing Don’t be afraid to stand up and stand out It’s not a race Look for the good in everything... continue »
This kind of thing usually comes around the beginning of a new year, but this is no batch of New Year’s Resolutions. As I said before , those don’t work. I feel that I did accomplish the things on last year’s list. And for that I’m thankful. However, the timing of this endeavor is pure coincidence. As a reasonably successful American male I have little to complain... continue »
Eleven years ago today I registered the jcornelius.com domain name. Time has flown and much has happened since then. The web has transformed into quite a different place. Hardly anyone had heard of Google back then, and few of those who had took it seriously. Facebook and Twitter didn’t exist. Hell, social networking didn’t exist. Video didn’t exist on the web. People still... continue »
No ringtones, email, or GPS. No earbuds. No playlist. I left that device at home. My heart, lungs, and motion are the rhythm. Pushing, pulling, lifting, sweating. Faster and further. My body strains, getting stronger. I hear you, pain. But I’m not listening. Thoughts swirling around study and contemplation. Ideas emerge and sharpen. Excitement builds. This dream–almost... continue »
There you sat, excited and accomplished. A carefully selected orator reciting a commencement address to the class of 2010. Your dreams are fresh, vivid, and tangible. It feels as though the world is at your fingertips, and the possibilities are endless. Capture this feeling. You will need it again countless times in your journey. You’ve reached this milestone, now your quest begins... continue »
No one likes to be wrong. It hurts. You repeated “Achilles, Achilles, Achilles” in your head while raising your hand in 7th grade math class. No, Timmy. Pythagoras created that theorem. And a pile of bricks lands on your ego. It will be a while before you muster the courage to raise that hand again, even if you’re dead certain of the answer. But why does this... continue »
Just like that it happened. In an instant. Thwick! And the blood flowed. I had cut my finger while washing a chef’s knife. Badly. The flesh lay open, drooling crimson over the sink and counter. As I hurriedly searched for a towel or tourniquet, it hit me. That was a dumb — and totally preventable — painful mistake. I had allowed myself to become stressed about something... continue »
A new year is upon us and our eyes are gleaming with optimism and opportunity. But simply put, New Year’s resolutions are usually doomed to failure . Regardless, I’ve chosen to post mine here as a public reminder to hold myself accountable. Because, as we all know, promising action without accountability is wasted breath. Focus on the positive Listen to, and be true to... continue »
Walking from my couch to the kitchen, it hit me. I had just been watching “Up” , specifically, the scene when our protagonist finally musters his moxie and buys tickets for a trip to “Paradise Falls,” the dream destination he shared with the love of his life, Ellie. In the scene, just after he secures the arrangements, he takes Ellie to the place where they... continue »
Every day we are confronted with a huge amount of data to process. People we talk to, mass media, and the Web provide a never-ending stream of information, facts, opinions, and advertising. So much data can be overwhelming. It's difficult to separate the signal from the noise, so we try to take it all in. Anyone who has played Chinese Whispers knows how quickly a story can change, and how... continue »
A recurring theme of conversation at events and among online chatter seems to be an overload of email and other things vying for our attention. On a few occasions I’ve heard people express their thirst for a simple, clean way of managing the deluge. So here’s my offering. Handle It Once. This chart breaks it into the simplest of terms. You can use this concept for managing... continue »
“Life’s like a play; it’s not the length but the excellence of the performance that matters” Those words were spoken by a Roman philosopher in the mid-1st century AD, and they ring true today as evidenced by the speakers and attendees in the 2 short days of the 2008 Webmaster Jam Session . This was easily the best Jam Session yet. The speakers were awesome... continue »
“Two turkey wraps, no cheese, with lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, black olives and a little bit of mustard. No chips, no drink, just the wraps please” I say this nearly everyday around 11am. I say it to the same girl at the same Subway on the lobby level of our building. I eat one immediately upon returning to my desk, and the other around 2pm (I generally eat 5-6 small... continue »