Many years ago, I worked for my parents who own a video production company. Because it is a family business, you inevitably end up wearing many hats and being the czar of many different jobs. I mainly managed projects and worked as a video editor. On production, there were times that I was called on to work as an audio tech and was made to wear headphones on long production days. In those days, having a really good set of headphones that picked up every nuance of sound was essential to making sure the client got what they needed.
View More Calm over the horizonInspired by clouds
Last year I wrote about why booking too far in advance can be dangerous for your business, and this concept of margin so eloquently captures what I had recognized had been my problem: I was so booked up with clients that I wasnât leaving any margin for error, growth, planning, or reflection.
View More Inspired by cloudsMake it clean and simple
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed by hustle to make it to college on time. This morning was just another morning yet seemed different.
View More Make it clean and simpleWhen you are alone
When you are alone for days or weeks at a time, you eventually become drawn to people. Talking to randos is the norm. Iâll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest ranger, and women at the Thai market. Itâs refreshing to compare notes on life with people from vastly different backgrounds.
View More When you are aloneReal time design tools
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed by hustle to make it to college on time. This morning was just another morning yet seemed different.
View More Real time design toolsStumbled the concept
Last year I wrote about why booking too far in advance can be dangerous for your business, and this concept of margin so eloquently captures what I had recognized had been my problem: I was so booked up with clients that I wasnât leaving any margin for error, growth, planning, or reflection.
View More Stumbled the conceptHey DJ play that song
Many years ago, I worked for my parents who own a video production company. Because it is a family business, you inevitably end up wearing many hats and being the czar of many different jobs. I mainly managed projects and worked as a video editor. On production, there were times that I was called on to work as an audio tech and was made to wear headphones on long production days. In those days, having a really good set of headphones that picked up every nuance of sound was essential to making sure the client got what they needed.
View More Hey DJ play that songMe Myself and I
Many years ago, I worked for my parents who own a video production company. Because it is a family business, you inevitably end up wearing many hats and being the czar of many different jobs. I mainly managed projects and worked as a video editor. On production, there were times that I was called on to work as an audio tech and was made to wear headphones on long production days. In those days, having a really good set of headphones that picked up every nuance of sound was essential to making sure the client got what they needed.
View More Me Myself and IMy tech travel setup
One of the easiest ways to improve travel photos is shooting in better light, and the best light is often in the hour after sunrise and before sunset. Thatâs because the light takes on a warm golden hue and hits the subject from the side instead of the top. tâs difficult to recreate the grandeur of a vast landscape in the confines of a picture frame.
View More My tech travel setupLearn the rules first
I was recently quoted as saying, âI donât give a shitâ if Instagram has more users than Twitter. If you read the article youâll note thereâs a big âifâ before my not giving of said shit. Numbers are important. Number of users is important. So are lots of other things. Different services create value in different ways. Trust your gut as much (or more) than the numbers. Figure out what matters and build something good.
View More Learn the rules first