On pushing every door
I was recently reminded of the unreasonable impact of finding favour with the right person in the right place: the right source of information, the… Read More »On pushing every door
Starting Out
Charlie Gilkey on the courage to do your best work
I’m partway through Start Finishing – it’s good so far. Here’s a thought about courage: There’s an abundance of smart, compassionate people with ideas worth… Read More »Charlie Gilkey on the courage to do your best work
The Big 1000
On 18th February 2021 I hit 1,000 posts on DriverlessCrocodile, more than 230,000 words. I’ve done plenty of commentary on visitors and traffic before (e.g.… Read More »The Big 1000
Resource: Patrick McKenzie on Your First 60 Days
This video is great. – How to beat decision paralysis– How to know exactly what to build– How to build a marketing platform to attract… Read More »Resource: Patrick McKenzie on Your First 60 Days
If, in a day…
… you add a useful piece to a bigger whole, you can go home satisfied. If you do it every day, then – in time… Read More »If, in a day…
Guillermo Del Toro on Duel as fuel; Or, Carrying Things on Your Own
One huge moment, and a peculiar one, was when I first saw a movie I revere and watch in awe every year: Steven Spielberg’s Duel.… Read More »Guillermo Del Toro on Duel as fuel; Or, Carrying Things on Your Own
50 a day (shopfront)
About 50 people pass through DriverlessCrocodile each day (Welcome!). If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that 50 people is plenty for something contagious to spread.… Read More »50 a day (shopfront)
Janus (2): DC stats 2020
DC visits year-on-year Year Visitors Change Page Views Change Views/day 2018(6 months) 229 – 700 – 3.8 2019 1,542 +573% 2,827 +303% 7.7 2020 8,094… Read More »Janus (2): DC stats 2020
First from the source, then from the sides: Seth Godin on how change happens
Your wishes are pure, the change is important, and it’s going to make things better. And you probably believe that things would be better if… Read More »First from the source, then from the sides: Seth Godin on how change happens
“What if we fail?”
“What will we tell ourselves / our neighbours / our grandchildren if we don’t try?” See also: Roosevelt’s Man in the Arena – Extended Cut