Writing

Everything I have published since 2012, newest first. The founder-era pieces sit under Building Zen, Money and Markets and Reason and Philosophy. The earlier marketing and business writing is kept in the Archive, as written.

  • Kimchi!

    Kimchi!

    Some physicists claim certain parts of physics are governed not by the identity of the entities involved but by chance (or partially…

  • Online Gaming Addiction Myth Uncovered

    Online Gaming Addiction Myth Uncovered

    I see zillions of articles and claims aimed at branding internet gaming as an addiction. For example, figure this: Around 1 million…

  • Joy At The Core

    Joy At The Core

    I offer one nugget of pride in the midst of a lot of recent angst, which was well-justified.

  • The Conquest Of Paradise

    The Conquest Of Paradise

    My primary goal is to lead a happy life and I know what ‘happy life’ means for me. It logically follows that…

  • The Earning Curve

    The Earning Curve

    Another thing both Nikesh and me have been criticized for is quick and swift promotions of key staff members. For instance when…

  • The Physics A is A Too

    The Physics A is A Too

    Some physicists claim certain parts of physics are governed not by the identity of the entities involved but by chance (or partially…

  • The VP Story

    The VP Story

    I am often criticized for my policy of non-zero set-up/licensing fees. I am asked: why not? Our competition is charging zero set-up…

  • The Bikini Concept

    The Bikini Concept

    The bikini concept is an interesting marketing tactic, particularly effective at selling or marketing a new concept, product or service.

  • In Your FACE!

    In Your FACE!

    I’ve been a big doer of in-your-face, right from the start. Since I built my first company when I was 16, and…

  • PERFECT, YET CHANGING

    PERFECT, YET CHANGING

    I have been often asked to explain what I mean by the 3 tenets that my life and my company/productivity stand by.…

  • SELLING!

    SELLING!

    A transaction process (one that creates value) between two parties/individuals that involves a product/service for mutual benefit/mutual profit.

  • INTEGRITY

    INTEGRITY

    Everytime he paused, he thought. Evertime he thought, he paused. He checked the circumstances and situation in which he had put himself…