by John Macdonald | Sep 9, 2025 | The250
Have you seen the (brilliant) Miller Lite 50th anniversary commercials? Christopher Walken voicing over, “Legendary stories start with a Lite.” It taps into something powerful about human nature (as does most good advertising) — life is all about... by John Macdonald | Sep 8, 2025 | The250
In Season 5, episode 2 of Downton Abbey (IYKYK), Carson and Mrs Hughes face a disagreement. He and she are on different sides of an issue he feels strongly about, and he’s uncomfortable. He doesn’t like it when they’re not on the same side. But also, he’s... 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....