I have a confession to make. When I started my career, in my first job in the big city of NY, I was hungry. I have always been aggressive and a go getter. I wanted to get s#*t done. But I was also very intimidated by one massive life choice. I am an Orthodox Jew. […]
UBER: Take Donations to Help The #sandy Relief Effort
When a natural disaster hits, lots of things get a big shake up. Besides for the destruction and devastation that comes along with it, (which this link provides images), it creates all sorts of challenges for businesses on response and how to handle themselves during the crisis. It’s easy as an outsider to say “just do whats good […]
The Birth Of Fake Viral Images Hurricane #Sandy Style
I noticed on my facebook wall a bunch of images popping up. It was as my friend Bubba said: @aaronfriedman it’s like national geographic for social media. “Here we have a meme growing in its natural habitat… watch how it hatches” — Bubba HaKohen (@BubbaHaKohen) October 29, 2012 The only problem is, they are all […]
Pubcon Vegas 2012 – A Few Awesome Afterthoughts
Well, Pubcon was pretty incredible. </body> Just kidding, I have a ton to say. This story really starts about 10 months ago back at SMX West. I really should say at an incredible SMX really. Leaving that conference beyond inspired, Casie and myself decided to make a pact that Pubcon was going to happen no matter […]
Twitter Followers Who Do Nothing
To sum up my activity on Twitter, let me break it down into 4 categories (which are really one) I am by no means a Twitter snob. And to be honest I am pretty predictable. I post articles I read and enjoyed I try to help support my friends who are also pretty active Instagram […]
Break Things to Make Them Better
A colleague and myself have recently taken on a new (fun) project for our company. We are doing a website overhaul for Spark. Honestly, I am super psyched for the opportunity. It gives me a new way to let my “creative side” breathe. And my colleague (one of the more creative people I know) is a blast to work […]
Thoughts on 30 days of Daf Yomi
I am overdue to give a quick recap on my most recent 30 day challenge. If you recall, about a month ago was the Siyum Hashas. I decided that at the next one (in 7.5 years), I wanted to have a bigger part in it. So I started that night, while I still had that moment […]