by John Macdonald | Jan 4, 2026 | The250
Here are some fun facts about 2026: It has the same daily calendar as 2015. It has 53 weeks in ISO-8601 numbering. Friday the 13th hits 3 times. We’re now closer to 2050 than 2000 Those born in 2005 are turning 21 this year. 2026 is MMXXVI in Roman numerals and... by John Macdonald | Jan 3, 2026 | AI, The250
A million ways to Sunday is the hyperbolic version of the original idiom, which was “six ways to Sunday.” That checks out, because today’s culture hyperbolizes just about everything. The original (with “six”) appears in the English language in the 1800’s and... by John Macdonald | Jan 2, 2026 | AI, The250
I made something for you (and me) to help get what you want out of AI. Take a look here. You can use this guide like a playbook. I hope you find it useful. If you do, please share it with someone else. Also, I’d love feedback. You can tell me what... by John Macdonald | Jan 1, 2026 | The250
I wish you the very happiest of New Years and hope that your 2026 finds you being, becoming, and generally leaning into your humanity. Oh, I created an About The250 page. Have a wonderful 2026. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on... by John Macdonald | Dec 31, 2025 | The250
Today, you write the last page of your 2025 story. What kind of a story was it for you? Was it a fun story? Loud? A comeback? A progression? A win? Maybe it was quiet. Difficult? Sad? A regression? A loss? Stories can end a million ways. They can be tidy... by John Macdonald | Dec 30, 2025 | The250
For some, value means quantity. Costco hopes you’re someone who’d buy 8 for the price of 5 rather than 1 for the price of 1. For some, value means the price tag. Aldi hopes you’re someone who’d buy the off-brand for $1 cheaper than the name-brand. For...