By Duncan Anderson. To see all blogs click here . Reading time: 6 mins Summary : Most things in the world do not have a ‘ceiling’, meaning you can never not improve further. For ceilingless places, perfection is not attainable. As such you need to stop somewhere as ‘enough’, I normally re
The creator economy is in crisis. Now let’s fix it.
Nearly two years ago, I published “The Passion Economy and the Future of Work,” which laid out a vision for online work that was informed by and a reaction to the challenges of the gig economy. While the gig economy represented a major development in the evolution of online-enabled work—removing geographical constraints for work opportunities and offering greater flexibility—it also entailed risks that were disproportionately borne by workers: reduction of leverage, income instability, lack of rights and protections accorded to employees, and lack of autonomy. Through powerful network effects and ownership of data on customers and reputation, gig platforms serve as gatekeepers to their workers being able to access income. Some scholars argue that the gig economy—which encompasses 55 million Americans or 34% of the workforce—has
Roblox: Gaming, the Creator Economy, and the Metaverse
Roblox is a company that sits at the intersection of gaming and the creator economy. Naturally, I had to do a deep dive. Let's explore how Roblox works, what Roblox offers creators, and how Roblox is building the metaverse.
What kinds of questions do you usually ask people? We often ask Yes/No questions--they're simple and direct. But when simplicity and directness aren't our only goals, Yes/No questions can be problematic. They surface a minimum of new information because they...
Go Do Some Shitty Art: How Unapologetic Creativity Facilitates Insight and Self-Acceptance
Unfettered creative expression allows one to gain insight into one's unconscious mind, deepening one's self-understanding. And that's only the start...
I think it was in the time of spring 2012, when I came across David Shiyang Liu's lovely piece of work about Ira Glass. It was the most inspiring and motivating…
Apps That I Use To Run My Businesses - Ian Grabill
A list of apps that I either pay for or use for free to help me run my businesses. The goal being to give other business owners ideas for tools or new products.
Before we dive in, a recommendation (not an ad). Solo Capitalist is a fantastic new newsletter by my friend Wes Kimbell. He profiles million-dollar creator businesses and distills the techniques and frameworks they use to grow them. Now on to today's framework. 💡 The ideaHow do you know even before the
The goal is resonance. Nothing is better than resonance. If you have a billion dollars, you are still seeking resonance. If you are well respected, you are still seeking resonance. If you are enlig…
Design your ebook like a pro with these 5 simple steps
Need a great ebook design? Get this guide on how to design an ebook like a pro. In 5 simple and free steps, you’ll produce an ebook that will engage your readers.
Bonjour bonjour [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]! Icebergs are fascinating things. During World War II, the British tried to manufacture some icebergs to help bui...
A Good Philosophy for Personal Publishing — CJ Chilvers
From Om Malik : “I have often lamented that the ‘why’ of blogging got overtaken by the ‘what’ and the ‘how,’ with the tools and format becoming the primary focus. Ironically I made the same mistake with my newsletter. I don’t work for a publication, so I don’t have a deadline. I no longer have a
