Effortless Ain’t EasyMy new book Tapworthy hits the streets this week. After so much hard work, I hope you find it easy on the eyes and nourishing for the brain.
Marathons, Makers, and Surviving the Dark MiddleIn the dark middle of the race, runners need encouragement, reminders that they're strong, that the finish is ahead: plausible, real, within reach.
David Byrne Never Stops Making SenseDavid Byrne's concert in Paris was an inspiring reminder of the simple pleasure of sharing the amazing stuff you make.
“Go Into Space”Every day I climb into a rocket ship of my own invention.
No Pain, No Pain: The “Couch to 5K” and Humane DesignI wrote the "C25K" training program for new runners over a decade ago. Its philosophy overlaps neatly with my philosophy of software design.
Will Work for Magic: Creativity and Play at SXSWMy latest scheme to improve productivity and creative flow: Screw around. Waste time. Make stuff. Banter. Play.
Great Finish! Now Start RunningLaunching a new product is like finishing a marathon only to discover that you’ve just arrived at a new starting line.
Long Road Ahead: Motivation, Ambition and Daunting ProjectsThe Paris Marathon prompts your correspondent to ponder what makes creative people tick in adversity.