John's Blog

When giving a recommendation, resist the urge to provide more than one recommendation.

Easier to find flaws than promise.

Make stuff, and move on.

Don’t brand yourself. Keep doing stuff and have others try to brand you.

Disagreements in partnerships are great. If you agreed on everything, one of you would be disposable.

Art-centered, not artist-centered creation.

Always tip street musicians.

On a first date, tally their use of “always” and “never.” Very important data point.