Archive for January, 2008
January 31st, 2008
Random Inspiration
I was stumbling through really cool websites tonight… because I have that exciting of a life and I accidently stumbled upon this video that really inspired me. It is a preview of a college program of some sort but the words (especially at the end) in the video were very thought provoking.
If you have a few minutes to spare check out the preview of The Human Factor.
January 29th, 2008
Starving Entrepreneur Fund
No, I am not a charity, nor is this blog.
But I recently quit my day job and became fully self employed.
As a means to keep it this way I may need some help. I quit at a hectic time (assuming an entrepreneur ever has a non-hectic time) and I ask for your support so I can continue to blog and do things to better the world and not just to make money.
I do not ask for much. My monthly output is minimal, as is my lifestyle but anything could help me out.
Am I doing this out of desperation? No. I do have school bills, car problems, etc. but who doesn’t at my age? I am just humbly asking for a trade off. I write good stuff that makes you think, you throw a little cash my way if you like it.
Thanks to whomever is willing.
January 24th, 2008
Another Reason I Love John Mayer (Music)
Because he can come up with stuff like this.
January 24th, 2008
Writing Zen (Announcements from Zen Habits)
One of my favorite blog authors, Leo from Zen Habits, had three big announcements today.
1. His blog, Zen Habits, has been up for one year.
2. He has sign a publishing deal and will have a book published by next year.
3. He has launched a new blog about Writing called Write to Done!
His writing about self improvement has changed my life in the last year and now his announcements are all a big deal to me and many others who he has helped. I take no shame in seeking means of self help. I advocate everyone improving themselves as much as they can without any vanity.
January 19th, 2008
Another Reason I Love Apple
I was just linked to this video via CopyBlogger. It is a great example of why I love Apple. Their ideology fits their products and their products in tern fit their ideology. Be sure to share this video with friends if you like it.
January 17th, 2008
Big Announcement
Though I have been working on my company with my business partner for over 2 years now, I have held the safety net of a part time job to ensure I could pay for my college.
Two weeks ago today I resigned with two weeks notice at my part time job. It was a great, liberating, and very scary feeling.
Today, I am happy to announce I am fully self employed. I am ready to take on the big bad world of self reliance.
To be honest—though I am very happy, it is scary. I still have the bills to pay (especially credit cards) and it will be a long time until I am financially stable, but we are making enough to maintain my lifestyle now that we have grown our business and I have simplified my needs.
I want to thank my girlfriend for supporting me with this decision, all my former co-workers (and now great friends), Ron Johnson for getting me started, Jestine Chakkumcal (my business partner) for putting up with me, my clients and readers, and all those who’s writing have really guided me through this dangerous road including Guy Kawasaki and Leo Babauta from Zen Habits.
So where do I go from here?
I plan to continue to grow my media design company, Clarity Multimedia. I plan to continue writing on blogs and in print and now with more time, I am hoping to have my new novel done by the end of this year. Though my goals are lofty, I think I can make it happen now.
P.S. I have more time for work now so if you need web design, blog theme design, blog articles, logo design, print media or anything else listed on this page, then hit me up. 
January 2nd, 2008
2007 Wrap Up
Well, 2007 was quite a year for me. Here is a really quick wrap up.
- Finished The Serpent’s Seed and am revising and seeking publishers soon for that.
- Started writing another book which is a change from my traditional writing style. It is pretty exciting.
- Changed my company name to Clarity Multimedia.
- Created some great website and media projects (thus increasing revenue).
- Went to San Clemente, California for a week. What an experience!
- Started and Ended Blog for Squares.
- Participated in Blog Action Day.
- Started Zen Problog which has grossed more traffic and feedback than any other site I have created.
- Expanded Art of Chicago.
- Saw John Mayer in Concert!
- Finished another year of college.
- Got the iPhone. Boo Yah!
- Publicly supported and endorsed Aldo Fights Aids.
- Found peace of mind through Zen Habits and Goal Focus.
I have a lot of things on the boiler now. As mentioned above I am focusing on fewer projects and and making them as quality as I can. Here are some thing to expect in 2008.
- Chapters from my new book
- My charity for this year will be Blood:Water Mission
- More design clients from Clarity
- New Clarity website design
- Updated design for Art of Chicago
- Launch of Zen Prosites
- A growing community on Zen Problog
- New site design for WarrenGreeley.com
- Possibly, a College Degree.
- And a few more tricks up my sleeve.
Welcome to 2008! Let get this year started right and make great change in the world.
