by John Macdonald | Apr 27, 2026 | AI, Technology, The250
I’ve purchased 16 cars over my adult life. Twelve of them have been used. I like to buy used cars. For me, I feel like I get most of the new stuff for that model at a better price. I miss out on the latest and greatest, of course, but that’s the tradeoff I make.... by John Macdonald | Apr 26, 2026 | AI, Technology, The250
Vinyl has made somewhat of a comeback, and film’s been popping its head up as well. By the way, neither is “better” than their digital counterparts. Not objectively, anyway. You may think so, and that’s either equipment, nostalgia, “people like me,” or confirmation... by John Macdonald | Apr 25, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
We are all becoming. We are becoming at work and at home, and likely they are intertwined, whether you want them to be or not. One affects the other. Linked by the fact that although you can play roles, you can’t disconnect your being. The question is, who are you... by John Macdonald | Apr 24, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
The people selling life plans tell you that you need to set objectives. Your boss, shareholders, or HR department tells you that you need to set objectives. And then, of course, you gotta measure yourself against these objectives. What happens if you meet all of your... by John Macdonald | Apr 23, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
I can see most storms coming my way. I look out my window, to the west, across the farm field, and see the grey cloud. Gathering darkness as it creeps closer to the hill on the other side of that field. It’s over there. Not here. I see one now. Impending. The cloud... by John Macdonald | Apr 22, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
Normally, you hear, “The night is young!” A mantra to keep the party going. We don’t know what might happen, and this could be the best night of your life (if you’re willing to keep the party going). Fine, but why not the day? Work happens during the day....