Blog

• Beginner's Mind

  April 29, 2017

  Reflecting on a New York Times essay about the joy of being bad at surfing, and connecting it to the Zen concept of beginner's mind, or Shoshin.

• What’s in my Bag in 2017

  April 23, 2017

  The first installment of my annual ‘what’s in my bag’ tradition, cataloging the tech, travel, and everyday-carry items I keep with me.

• Jeff Bezos's Annual Letter: Disagree and Commit

  April 17, 2017

  A quick recommendation of Jeff Bezos's annual shareholder letter and its 'disagree and commit' framework for decision making.

• Wildflowers

  April 7, 2017

  A short note on taking a day off to hike among spectacular wildflowers in the Malibu hills.

• Meet Reaction v1.0.0: Our General Availability Release!

  March 20, 2017

  Announcing Reaction Commerce's v1.0.0 general availability release, marking the end of its beta period.

• 5 Things

  March 19, 2017

  Five reads on open source's business paradox, breaking up Silicon Valley's boys' club, running a business as a woman, anxiety and the outdoors, and a founder-focused executive coach.

• 5 Things

  February 12, 2017

  Five weekly finds, on vandals ordered to read about Black history, LA's architecture, the microbiome, buying direct-to-consumer sneakers, and e-commerce platform trends.

• Relax Something

  February 12, 2017

  A simple meditative technique borrowed from yoga: relaxing just one part of the body to ease tension during stressful moments.

• Just Breathe

  February 6, 2017

  A simple habit of taking three deep breaths before every meeting to stay focused and centered through a packed day.

• 5 Things

  February 5, 2017

  Five weekly reads, on Facebook's flawed diversity hiring process, an Audi Super Bowl ad, a personal interview about Reaction Commerce, Serena Williams, and an ultramarathon record.