LLC vs. S-Corp vs. C-Corp Explained in 100 Pages or Less

A no-nonsense whirlwind tour of the essential difference between LLCs, S-Corps and C-Corps. A great foundation for going to talk to an attorney or accountant or someone who actually knows what theyre doing.

Last updated 30 Apr 2013 | Tags: startup, business | Read more

Start Small, Stay Small - A Developer's Guide to Launching a Startup

In my opinion, one of the best ways to start a business is to bootstrap. This book covers some important information about bootstrapping, and provides a great balance between theory and practical advice.

Last updated 15 Apr 2013 | Tags: startup, business | Read more

SXSW and Side Projects, Oh My!

Now that the SXSW high has worn off, I look back at what I saw, and the resulting side projects.

Last updated 02 Apr 2013 | Tags: personal, blog, sxsw2013 | Read more

The Sketchnote Handbook

Sketchnotes are a great way to visually record the analysis of a presentation. They are beautiful in and of themselves, but their real magic is in encoding a personal interpretation of presented material. This book goes into how to create them and gives tips. It also comes with a 70 minute video, which is similar in content to the book, however the live sketchnoting video is illuminating.

Last updated 24 Feb 2013 | Tags: sketchnote, note, taking | Read more

How to Read a Book

A good analytical approach to reading books with purpose. Readers for leisure need not apply. Although the author references scientific and mathematical works, the book shines when discussing how to gain meaning and understanding from books that are more concerned with the humanities.

Last updated 12 Feb 2013 | Tags: reading, theory, criticism | Read more

80/20 Expertise

Malcom Gladwell said it took 10 years, or 10,000 hours to achieve expertise. How would the Pareto Principle apply to this assertion?

Last updated 09 Jan 2013 | Tags: personal, blog | Read more