Of course once it's working it would make for an interesting collaboration tool. No need to tell the driver what to click. Instead everyone just calls out their commands without having to switch seats or fight for control.
I just finished this one and recommend it to anyone that just doesn't feel a fit with what they do. Maybe you've always wanted to go off and do social work or help the environment, but are afraid of taking a pay cut. Maybe you've wanted to pursue a dream job, but think you're too old, or are afraid of going back to school and being an entry-level peon again. This book talks about these types of questions. Of course there aren't any answers. You can easily come out encouraged, but more confused than ever.
While I agree with the reviewer's comment about there being a lot of tech/MBA types in the book, there are a few exceptions. Some worked their way up from nothing. Also, many of the people have found their calling, but many others are still drifting. Some spent years looking confident and together, but were really clueless. These stories help ground the book.
Of course if you truely love your work and have no doubt or urge to question it, then this probably isn't for you. Otherwise, it's a good read.
Don't be too quick to judge. First off, freelance writer Po Bronson != Fast Company magazine. The piece is just an excerpt from an upcoming book.
Throughout the late 90s he covered the Silicon Valley ups and downs as an independent writer. If you read his book The Nudist on the Late Shift, you'll see he tells stories of both success AND failure. If you read The First $20 Million is Always the Hardest, you'll see he writes about people that favor intellectual ability over salary and stock options. (Good book, crap DVD.)
Before becoming a writer, he was chasing the Wall Street dream. He's walked away from the money on many occasions.
He's a good writer trying to convey the introspection he sees in his generation. Don't be so quick to toss him in the CNBC mix.
If you head over to the Good Eats Fan Page you'll find a good FAQ list and a very lengthy, sincere interview by AB.
I'm a fan of the show and I admit I was also disappointed by the short responses. Then I read the fan page interview...the man has worked 6 day weeks on 5 hours of sleep a night since 1999! He's truly committed to doing quality work and it shows. He also has a respectable attitude towards product endorsements. You gotta admire the guy.
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Of course once it's working it would make for an interesting collaboration tool. No need to tell the driver what to click. Instead everyone just calls out their commands without having to switch seats or fight for control.
You know who's obsessed with Pachinko? Nicholas Cage!!
I just finished this one and recommend it to anyone that just doesn't feel a fit with what they do. Maybe you've always wanted to go off and do social work or help the environment, but are afraid of taking a pay cut. Maybe you've wanted to pursue a dream job, but think you're too old, or are afraid of going back to school and being an entry-level peon again. This book talks about these types of questions. Of course there aren't any answers. You can easily come out encouraged, but more confused than ever.
While I agree with the reviewer's comment about there being a lot of tech/MBA types in the book, there are a few exceptions. Some worked their way up from nothing. Also, many of the people have found their calling, but many others are still drifting. Some spent years looking confident and together, but were really clueless. These stories help ground the book.
Of course if you truely love your work and have no doubt or urge to question it, then this probably isn't for you. Otherwise, it's a good read.
Don't be too quick to judge. First off, freelance writer Po Bronson != Fast Company magazine. The piece is just an excerpt from an upcoming book.
Throughout the late 90s he covered the Silicon Valley ups and downs as an independent writer. If you read his book The Nudist on the Late Shift, you'll see he tells stories of both success AND failure. If you read The First $20 Million is Always the Hardest, you'll see he writes about people that favor intellectual ability over salary and stock options. (Good book, crap DVD.)
Before becoming a writer, he was chasing the Wall Street dream. He's walked away from the money on many occasions.
He's a good writer trying to convey the introspection he sees in his generation. Don't be so quick to toss him in the CNBC mix.
It might choke Artie, but it ain't gonna choke Stymie.
-- Stymie
If you head over to the Good Eats Fan Page you'll find a good FAQ list and a very lengthy, sincere interview by AB.
I'm a fan of the show and I admit I was also disappointed by the short responses. Then I read the fan page interview...the man has worked 6 day weeks on 5 hours of sleep a night since 1999! He's truly committed to doing quality work and it shows. He also has a respectable attitude towards product endorsements. You gotta admire the guy.
Oh yeah, did I mention he's a father too!