Taylor and I are back on track to bring some fresh content to Tropophilia. Here are some recent posts you should check out.
Book Review: Rework - Taylor recommended Rework to me, and less than 24 hours later I had finished it. It’s an abrupt, straight talking, unforgiving take on business philosophy, with an emphasis on staying small and lean. Taylor wrote up an excellent review of some of his favorite sections from the book, and we recorded a 10 minute “diavlog” last night discussing our general reactions. Check it out, and read the book – whether you’re interested in starting a business or not, the philosophy can also be applied to your current work and life.
Fitbit: Bringing the Prius Effect to Personal Fitness – I review one of my recent favorite gadgets, the FitBit – a tricked out pedometer that lets you take a deep dive into your physical activity and charts it against your calorie intake and sleep habits. As I conclude in the post, it’s one of the best pairings of “bits and atoms” that I’ve seen in a long time.
“It’s Always Been My Dream To Own A Joyless Moneypit” - Taylor reacts to and expands upon a post by Ezra Klein about the attraction many feel to opening a certain business (here, a coffee shop) simply because they like frequenting that type of establishment themselves. But, as Admiral Ackbar might say, “It’s a trap!”
Keeping It All In Perspective – Belatedly ringing Tropophilia into 2010, I take a moment to highlight one of my favorite Twitter feeds: the journal of a now-dead woman from her 1930s childhood.
Taylor and I are both energized about getting back into the habit of posting on Tropophilia, so go ahead and subscribe here (or by email here) to get the latest updates.
