This past Thursday I had the privilege of speaking at an NYU master’s course on Database Management and Modeling. A former colleague who serves as an adjunct professor invited me to talk about ad tech and how the role of
Intrinsic Motivation
“Intrinsically motivated” “Self motivated” “Self starter” I’ve seen these terms used mostly in the context of interviewing and looking for a job. As one might expect, it’s good to be seen by a future employer as someone who is motivated
Edward Hopper at the Whitney: A Study of Passion
A few weeks back, Miranda and I went to visit the Edward Hopper show at the Whitney Museum of American Art. First off, the exhibit is amazing and it was great to see Hopper’s work in person. As compared to
Do Something You’re Passionate About
About once a month or so, I get an email from a current college student or a recent college graduate asking for career advice. At this point, I have my talking points pretty well practiced. First I lay out my
Steve Jobs
Like many other technology enthusiasts, I was very sad last week when I learned that Steve Jobs passed away. There is no doubt that he will be remembered as a global thought leader, tastemaker and transformative figure in the technology,
Passion
Passion is one of the subjects I think about the most. I see examples every day. The young professional who plays with the dream of becoming an inventor and artist (http://snaketies.com/), the father, who mid-career starts a rock-and-roll band (http://www.youtube.com/user/thegratefuls),