May 2009
17 posts
April 2009
31 posts
“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.”
—Red Adair
“Make three correct guesses consecutively and you will establish a reputation as an expert.”
—Lawrence J. Peter
“The fundamental failure of most graphic, product, architectural, and even urban design is its insistence on serving the God of Looking-Good rather than the God of Being-Good.”
—Richard Saul Wurman
Get Rich Slow
“At no other time in recent history has it been easier or cheaper to start a new kind of company. Possibly a very profitable company. Let’s call these start-ups LILOs, for ‘a little in, a lot out.’ These are Web-based businesses that cost almost nothing to get off the ground yet can turn into great moneymakers (if you work hard and are patient).”
“Launching now will make your company stronger later — you’ll learn to survive on fumes until the economy improves.”
We’re living an amazing time full of opportunity that will reward those who take on the risk venture out during this time of economic turmoil.
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”
—Dr. Seuss
“Design is easy. All you do is stare at the screen until drops of blood form on your forehead.”
—Marty Neumeier (paraphrasing Gene Fowler)