I’m going to keep my word and practice what I preach.  I’m going to apply the scientific method to the book publishing industry. In any step of the process, I’m welcome to anyone exposing me to the refiner’s fire. Let’s start with the first… Read more   

In my last post, The Purpose of Conflict, I talked about how conflict can lead you to the people you will work with best.  I also talked a little about where the book publishing industry is going.  Here, I think we’ve found a group of people we work… Read more   

A few days ago, I was in a chat room with a diverse group of intelligent people.  I’d like to share a couple stories I hope will yield some insight into book publishing and online networking. In this chat room, I noticed that there were some people with… Read more   

In this post, I’m going to explain what networking is, the importance of networking, and the networking process.  Networking is one of the best ways to build credibility and get work done. What is networking? The definition of networking, according to Entrepreneur.com, is “Developing and using… Read more   

Did you read my last article, The Scientific Method?  If you were able to stomach it, then I hope this post will serve as a light, fluffy dessert. Let’s get away from the science mumbo-jumbo for a little bit.  Let’s talk about you. Yes, I mean YOU!… Read more   

The scientific method is currently the most useful set of tools for understanding phenomena and building our level of knowledge.  The technologies that enrich our lives are the fruit of the scientific method.  I want to show you what it is, and how to use it for your… Read more   

On your journey to finding your niche through skepticism, refinement through fire, and interacting with your critics you will need to be well equipped with logic. You can’t be the best if you can’t see through any bullshit you encounter.  A solid understanding of logic… Read more   

Getting criticized can be tough.  It can leave a sour taste in your mouth, flare your temper, or make you feel like an idiot.  However, your critics are your best friends. I want to tell you more about my argument to give you an example.  Maybe some of… Read more   

Who ARE you, and why should I care? You’re hot stuff, right?  Maybe you’re the next big thing everyone’s talking about, or so you perceive.  Take a good look at yourself. Don’t do it from your eyes.  Get outside the bottle. Whether you like it or not, you’re… Read more   

I was having an argument with someone on an Internet forum about vaccines.  As a skeptic, I don’t accept everything at face value.  The conversation kept getting me deeper into the arena of science as I tried to tear his arguments down.  I’m not about to tell you… Read more