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11 New Year’s Resolutions to Work Happy in 2011

Startup Professionals Musings

Welcome to the New Year 2011! You’ve probably already made your resolutions, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your work. The happiest people are the ones who can split their focus between work and family, and get value and satisfaction from both. Do something nice for someone.

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Celebrating the Life and Work of Tony Hsieh

Tech.Co

Under Hsieh’s leadership, Zappos revolutionized the apparel industry, and e-commerce in general, by being one of the first to prioritize customer satisfaction and service. 2011 – Tony Hsieh interviewed by Frank Gruber while circling around Austin, Texas during South by Southwest on the Delivering Happiness bus.

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Why You Should Put Yourself Out There and Try New Products

Both Sides of the Table

In 2011 I started using Instagram. Some people draw satisfaction by pointing at you and saying, “See! I had blogged when I was an entrepreneur. I went to an industry event where people actually called me self-centered for writing publicly. Ironic to be self-centered while you’re trying to offer advice to others.

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At The Pool Pivots to Mobile Only & Ditches Common Interests to Proximity

Tech Zulu Event

Founded in 2011 by twenty-five year old Alex Capecelatro , At The Pool serves over 3.5 A new study from the University of Michigan psychologist Ethan Kross shows that online social media is having a significantly negative effect contributing to loneliness and reducing overall life-satisfaction. Social networking isn’t social.

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A New Era For Entrepreneurs And Startups Has Begun

Startup Professionals Musings

I believe the days of the “job work” mentality are thankfully waning, with more people looking to get satisfaction by making the world a better place, rather than just tolerating brain-numbing work to fund enjoyment elsewhere. According to the Kaufman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity (KIEA), the entrepreneurial rate in the U.S.

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Top 57 Online Startups Meets Technology Meets Product Posts for November 2010

SoCal CTO

Clearly it'd be more accurate to say "sometime in Q1 2011." Build your own Startup Death Clock - A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks , November 1, 2010 A few months ago I created a fun device at WPEngine to focus everyone's attention the most important thing. If nothing changes, when will you run out of money? Keep going.