Expect these “verbal doodles” (instead of Mental Doodles…get it get it?) from time to time. Today’s installment: brainstorming the next podcast. If you enjoyed these words, buy Jason a coffee....

Yes, the title of this post is tinged with a not-so-subtle splash of anger. Nah, perhaps anger isn’t the right word. If what I’m feeling had a visual representation, it would be a casual and dismissive wave of the hand, the backdrop a slow motion shot of 2008 calendars going up in flames. This last year was unmatched in terms of personal accomplishments, and personal failures, with potent family drama to balance things out. -I’ve gone through a divorce -My mother went through a divorce -We all lost my awesome Grandfather -Thanks to poor decisions  in 2007 & a dirtbag partner, I...

Since late in 2007, I’ve been clinging to a fantasy that has been unraveled by the reality of debt, and the overeating of Top Ramen noodles. When Thimble Media went under and I handed Insomnia Radio off to Charles & Stuart, I vowed never to touch an online network again. Boy, that didn’t last long ;-) The point is, I’ve always considered myself an entrepreneur in some capacity. If I can brush away modesty for a moment, not everyone can start a podcast network in their sunroom with a $5 microphone, and end up producing CD’s for the city of San Diego, or land mainstream press...

I figured if I didn’t pre-advertise the fact I was attempting to quit smoking and thus jinx myself, I may have a shot. So, I’m ridiculously happy to report that I’ve been smoke-free now, cold turkey, for 6 days. It feels exceptional, although I really do miss the habit, truth be told. It was the only way I had to unwind, or ease the stress. It’s time to form some new habits around NOT smoking. Like, perhaps, more writing… As for EVERYTHING else…this calls for about 14 additional blog entries :-) Talk soon; Jason If you enjoyed these words, buy Jason a coffee....

I’m reading (for the 2nd time) Napoleon Hill’s “Think & Grow Rich” and there is a poem in the 2nd chapter which has been resonating: I bargained with life for a penny And life would pay no more However I begged at evening When I counted my scanty store For life is just an employer, He gives you what you ask, But once you have set the wages, Why, you must bear the task. I worked for a menial’s hire, Only to learn, dismayed, That any wage I had asked of Life, Life would have willingly paid. It hits home because the truth of it is so simplistic, yet you don’t...