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What I learned, about WordPress and life, at DFW WordCamp 2014

DFW WordCamp

https://twitter.com/AmandaEspi/status/518403488217595904 I had never been to a WordCamp before yesterday — but seeing as how I’ve lived in the DFW Metroplex for about two months now, and the DFW edition was October 4, I figured I should give it a… Continue Reading

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Statistically, learning probably beats knowing right now

I’m a huge fan of people that actually pursue learning — I feel like “CQ” should be in the conversation with “EQ” and “IQ” always — and I think one of the biggest flaws with our standard hiring processes is… Continue Reading

If you’re a woman looking to get married, move west of the Mississippi

The job market is killing the marriage market, meaning that women want some stability (i.e. a job) in the men they end up with — and because of the economy and our godforsaken hiring practices, the percentage of men with… Continue Reading

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Two simple ways to be a better leader: walk around, share credit

Get out there and press the flesh instead of hiding in meetings. Honestly. Continue Reading

There are six ranked vs. ranked college football games this weekend. Nice.

Last weekend, College Gameday had to go to an unranked vs. ranked game, where the unranked team was coming off a loss to Indiana (last Rose Bowl in the 1960s) and the ranked team had opened the season by giving up about… Continue Reading

Scientifically, Facebook may have destroyed real friendship

Yesterday, I wrote this article about trying to make friends over 30. I then went to an adult kickball league game — in an effort to, in fact, make friends over age 30 — and I didn’t necessarily get any closer… Continue Reading

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Can you make friends after 30?

Making friends after 30

I just moved a few months ago and I’ve been trying. It’s not that easy. But why? Continue Reading

Alcohol does lead to social bravery, and moreso in men

I drink, and probably a bit too much sometimes, and I often wonder about the primary reason for that. I think it typically comes back to this: social bonding. It’s pretty easy for me, as a guy, to go to a… Continue Reading