DISQUS

Alex Hillman Writes Here: Twas the night before Austin

  • Todd Sundsted · 1 year ago
    We are hard at work on the book--research is, for the most part, complete--writing productivity is the great challenge.

    More than anything else, I am inspired by the fact that people I admire and consider creative, bright, and entertaining find value in the work that I'm doing.

    Watching groups of people who hadn't all met before come together and walk away as a much larger group made me realize that there is definitely a movement afoot in coworking.

    Too many people to mention (for both the path to achieving awesome and the miss the most questions). How long until SXSW '09?

    Yes, sir!
  • Dave Martorana · 1 year ago
    What are you up to these days? - Still contracting - work is picking up, finally.

    Who/what is inspiring you? - Same people as usual - those I work with at Indy Hall, especially Jason, who is helping me learn Objective-C and understand Mac development. Not to mention many people I met at SXSW who I now keep in touch with.

    Who/what has changed your perspective? - Joining Indy Hall changed my perspective. SWSX was like having that new perspective pounded into me with a really, really big hammer.

    Who did you meet that set you on a path of achieving awesome? - Gary V., no question. Kathy Sierra, no question.

    Who do you miss the most? - Marcus Nelson. What a cool, real dude.

    Have you been following through on the things you promised yourself you’d do when you got back from Austin? - Yes and no. Still not dedicating myself as tirelessly as I can, but started an online TV show, my blog is running, new clients are coming in, and I'm still motivated.

    More on my 3 week perspective here: http://www.codecontortionist.com/logs/weblog/sx...
  • jenny · 1 year ago
    1. a lot of the same and a bit of the new-taking everything old in new directions. reinspired to not procrastinate. getting shit done (which is more awesome than GTD).
    2. a lot of old/new friends on twitter
    3. the explosion that is brand garyvee.
    4. too many to name
    5. I miss the entire group--being around so many people doing awesome and encouraging each other to do awesome. getting so many people in a room that each hold a little part of the puzzle.
    6. yes and no.
    honestly, i got the flu right after austin so i am a little behind. hey gotta finish those taxes. but i totally started freelancing more seriously. yay!

    thanks for keeping us honest on our resolutions
  • alex harris - alexdesigns · 1 year ago
    FOWA really started it off, but SXSW cranked it 100%
    1. Working smarter not harder
    2. There is so much opportunity, it's time to step up
    3. Realized & met so many other developers, designers and idea people that are working their butts off on exciting new projects, the motivation is contagious
    4. Gary V motivated me so much that my head was gonna explode!
    5. Not missing anyone, the power is still spreading on Twitter, Viddler and such.
    6. Yes - procrastinate and you get left behind

    - alexdesigns
  • Justin Thorp · 1 year ago
    *What are you up to these days?*
    Have been traveling like a crazy man

    *Who/what is inspiring you?*
    For me, it's getting to interact with those that I serve. When I get to hear there stories and motivations, it makes it all worth it.

    *Who/what has changed your perspective?*
    I dunno if i've had my perspective changed recently... let me think about this.

    *Who did you meet that set you on a path of achieving awesome?*
    I'm with Alex Harris. Gary V definitely lit a fire under my butt.

    *Who do you miss the most?*
    I miss all the folks that were hanging out in the Bloghaus. That space had a really cool energy and vibe.

    *Have you been following through on the things you promised yourself you’d do when you got back from Austin?*
    Trying to "give give give until my face falls off."