We all get those inspirational emails, spouting of some of life’s most important mantras, followed by a YOU MUST FORWARD THIS OR YOU WILL DIE threat at the end. Most I read, but I honestly do not devote the same sort of brain capacity I would to reading from a website or book, simply because these statements at the end seem to cancel out the value of the message. This morning I had a message in my inbox titled ‘FW: Please read quietly then send it back on its journey …’ So I did just that, I do tend to read things quietly, preferring to save my outside voice for scolding the dogs and cheering friends on at karaoke, so I sat here in silence and read through the 19 tips from the Dalai Lama for a good life. (more…)

May 20th, 2008 | Karma, Employment, Startup Sacrifices, Startup Relationships, The Startup | No comments

In an outside the box attempt to make me realize, and trust in, Butterfinger’s ability to create money out of thin air, he has recently taken to perfecting his skill as a jewel making craftsman in World of Warcraft. Before you read any further please try to understand that, despite any preconceived notions you may have about online gaming, this game is strikingly similar to real life. Laugh, joke, write me off all you want, but after playing a few times and seeing everything Butterfinger does in game, I can see the parallels between the WoW realms and our real existance. The amount of time these players dedicate to leveling up their characters, learning new skills and being part of guilds that work together, united, as a team, is comparable to the amount of time people spend at work, and in some cases, far exceeding any work-related time commitment. (more…)

May 18th, 2008 | Warcraft, Startup Sacrifices, Startup Relationships, The Startup | 2 comments