by John Macdonald | Sep 7, 2025 | The250
Today is my birthday. Thanks. No big deal. Yet, it is a big deal. Not because it’s me, or it’s a milestone, or there’s some need to celebrate. It’s a big deal because a) there aren’t that many left, and yet b) there are many left. What will I... by John Macdonald | Sep 6, 2025 | The250
I stood in front of potential investors, giving my pitch, and was asked the following: “Are you all working full-time in the business?”“Yes”“Oh, good, we like our founders to be PhDs.” A little confused, I said, “PhDs??” “Poor. Hungry. And desperate.” Oof. When... by John Macdonald | Sep 5, 2025 | The250
Maybe avoid one or some of these today: Hitting snooze Sitting all day Taking what’s yours Looking past the person talking to you Talking over someone else Checking your phone in the middle of a conversation Getting upset about gas prices Taking revenge Skipping... by John Macdonald | Sep 4, 2025 | The250
We all know the jealous form of comparitus. The teenager on Instagram. The mid-career professional in the high-end neighborhood. The younger brother at the family reunion. But there’s a hidden, and just as insidious, form of comparitus. It’s not based in jealousy.... by John Macdonald | Sep 3, 2025 | The250
You can set it up perfectly. The perfect time, surroundings, and tools. Maybe it’s overlooking the water at sunrise. Or the mountains at dusk. Or a balcony as the city bustles below. You’ve got your favorite brush, notebook, or coffee mug. And...