Automattic’s acquisition of Tumblr means a lot for the future of Tumblr, but more importantly it could help revive Tumblr-style content on the open web.
Stop chasing done
It is great to get stuff done. But done need not be a binary state. If you add some levels to done, you will improve your skills and the stuff you get done will be better. This road to better starts by slowing down.
Don’t describe someone else’s work as tedious
When searching for a compliment for a co-worker. One word you might want to stay clear of is “tedious.” While you might think you are complimenting them, they might see it as an insult.
Beware of the growing Economy of Inconvenience
Convenience and comfort is being monetized at a rapid rate. Business realizes that you will pay for basic creature comforts. So now they are developing sophisticated models around inconvenience and an economy is growing around it. If we do not take steps now, it will dominate our future.
Reclaiming the word, Publish
Publishing was not always intertwined with the idea of making money. Now it dominates its purpose. News, Information and “content” as a commodity lowers its value. So it is time to reconsider what we mean when we say the word “publish.”
Keep thinking about why you do something or risk losing customers
Systems drive businesses. Unfortunately, a good system is hard to put aside. So smart people and great companies will adhere to them without considering continuing efficacy. So it is important to continually review those system to make sure that they are still serving your goals.