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... by John Macdonald | Sep 2, 2025 | The250
When the iPhone first came out, it was remarkable. But not everybody wanted one. Price. AT&T. And most importantly, “What will I do with this thing?” The culture was set up against it. It was remarkable. Then, over time, the culture flipped. Now,... by John Macdonald | Sep 1, 2025 | AI, The250
Less than 100 years ago, nearly every phone call in the world passed through the hands of a human. There was a central office. A physical place. There, the switchboard operator sat. Waiting for that little blinky light. When you picked up your receiver, bingo!... by John Macdonald | Aug 31, 2025 | The250
Here are some ideas for you to do today: Take a walk Make a list Knock items off the list Call a friend Call your mother Call your son Dream about the future Read a chapter Write a page Tell someone “Thank You” Say “Hi” to a stranger Hold the door for someone Have... by John Macdonald | Aug 30, 2025 | AI, The250
The internet, although not explicitly created for it, promised freedom. At least in one aspect. No gatekeepers or tollbooths. No rigid categories. Anonymity. You could be anyone, say anything, and build something new. I’m an engineer in the traditional sense (a... by John Macdonald | Aug 29, 2025 | AI, The250
By 2026, one in three companies expects AI to run their entire hiring process. So what does that mean? It means resumes will be judged by patterns, not potential. It means interviews will be scored by tone and keywords, not by chemistry, curiosity,...