The Bullet List

Are You Hiring? Or Just Leasing?

Via Being Peter Kim

Today's workers want to merge their passions and profession.  We should choose where we work with an "opt-in" mentality and opt-out just as easily.  Isn't that what at-will employment means?  But what company is ready to foster this type of open culture?

And check out the comments and links for more thought-provoking ideas.

Brilliant: Andy Wibbels on Pre-Twitter Iran Marketing

Andy Wibbels' Buzz Marketing in 1953 Iran

To successfully start a viral marketing campaign, you have to create a sense of disruption. You have to create ideas worth spreading. You have to influence the influencers and create fertile ground for your marketing messages to take root...

QotD: What three albums are on your "deserted island" list?

What three albums are on your "deserted island" list?
Submitted by DadGoneMad.com

Willie Nelson's Red Headed Stranger

Cannonball Adderley's Somethin' Else

The Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet

At least those are my three today. Ask again tomorrow.

What single change could you make to your life that, without a doubt, would improve it?

What single change could you make to your life that, without a doubt, would improve it?
Submitted by Asha Dornfest

Make sure I'm home for dinner and breakfast with my family.

Bob Ross, Thank You

Thanks to Bob Ross and Titanium White for this sunset.

Why did you start blogging?

Why did you start blogging?
Submitted by Anil Dash

First, for fun:  non-disclosed blog location

Then, for business:  Design Within Reach

Next, for family and friends: MarkSimmons on Vox

Now, for my vocation: MarkThink

And vocational fun: The Bullet List

(And a special thanks to Anil Dash, who wrote this question and helped inspire me to blog more, better.)

Required Social Media Reading: Anil Dash on Facebook Usernames

Required reading for social media gurus: Anil Dash predicts the your next 24 hours.

June 13, 12:45am: 70% of commenters mention that "Facebook Username" can be abbreviated "FU", and each thinks he is the first to think of it.

June 13, 1:00am: #FUFacebook becomes a Trending Topic on Twitter.

Check it out at dashes.com.

A Favorite Teddy Picture

I know I have "that blog" dedicated for those pics, but sometimes you gotta overshare. The too-small Goal Oriented bib is one of my favorite parts.

I Spent 1 Hour on Sweetney.com Last Night

Starting with Swan Swan Hummingbird, I spent at least an hour on Sweetney.com listening to her Radio Free Sweetney playlist.

Now you should, too. Thanks, Tracey.

[Update: And a new playlist posted today.]

Inspiration: Bad Banana Blog

Check out the Bad Banana Blog for some design inspiration. Shortcuts: Advertising and Design.