by John Macdonald | Jun 30, 2025 | The250
Money is a charlatan. A trickster. And it is oh, so good. It says, “Look over here,” and we do while it pockets the card with its other hand. We fight over it in our personal lives. We fight over it in our public and political... by John Macdonald | Jun 29, 2025 | AI, The250
Here was a fun little experiment. “You are a blank slate. All you know is this:* My name is John Macdonald* I live in Oley, PANow do research on me and tell me about myself.” It came back with a pile of mostly correct but some incorrect information. I went... by John Macdonald | Jun 28, 2025 | The250
You can do all the science for your new startup business. You can research the market and find the gaps. You can research the perfect product to fill that gap. You can research the development effort. You can research all the costs, risks, competition, and the pricing... by John Macdonald | Jun 27, 2025 | The250
Often, it’s easy to recognize when you’re the storyteller. If you’re standing at the front of the room, you’re the storyteller.If you’re posting on the socials, you’re the storyteller.If you’re talking to a potential partner,... by John Macdonald | Jun 26, 2025 | The250
I got my first car in 1987. It was a 1979 Chevy Chevette. Mint green, 2-door, 3-speed automatic with a whopping 70 hp. There is no way to sugarcoat this — this car sucked. Don’t get me wrong, I was happy to have a ride, but every day it was something. I... by John Macdonald | Jun 25, 2025 | The250
The shifting sands aren’t quite the same as the rug pull, but they rhyme. The rug pull hits you all at once. One minute, you’re standing on solid ground, and the next, your feet are firmly planted in mid-air. The decision has been forced upon you. Solve...