by John Macdonald | Dec 17, 2025 | The250
Many people, or at least many organizations looking for funds, call this time of the year the season of joy. It’s easy to be cynical about it, because you know they’re playing on people’s emotions around the holidays. People want to feel joy. Yes, people are more... by John Macdonald | Dec 16, 2025 | The250
Many people, or at least many advertisers, call this time of the year the season of giving. It’s easy to be cynical about it, because you know the advertisers want you to spend money on their stuff. Buy this so you can give it. It’s consumption, materialistic, and... by John Macdonald | Dec 15, 2025 | AI, The250
We like certainty. Heck, I’m in the front row of the certainty bus. I’ll admit that the startup adventure has helped me get better with the unknown. But if I have a choice, most of the time, I’m going with what’s certain. Even if the upside of the unknown is... by John Macdonald | Dec 14, 2025 | AI, The250
A skilled cabinetmaker has a hammer, drill, and a saw. A homeowner may also have a hammer, drill, and a saw. Maybe the exact same ones. The homeowner may also be just as skilled as the cabinetmaker. But not just because he has the tools. He took whatever... by John Macdonald | Dec 13, 2025 | The250
The Romans built their structures to last. As it turns out, somebody envisioned what we can see today. They built their buildings to outlive them. The fact that we can visit the Colosseum today isn’t an accident. They did it on purpose. When...