Comments on: Grandpa’s Rules of Success

By: fredwilson

fredwilson — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:20:03 +0000

my kids find it hilariously funny. also when i fall asleep standing on the subway

By: jerrycolonna

jerrycolonna — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:14:04 +0000

I can just see you doing it…”sshhh, Dad's sleeping.”

By: fredwilson

fredwilson — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:17:53 +0000

a nap at the movies is a very special thing. i do it all the time.

By: Tereza

Tereza — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:49:32 +0000

What I try to remember is that contradiction is actually a
precondition for some pretty great comedy.

By: jerrycolonna

jerrycolonna — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:25:59 +0000

Perfect Andrew…you've solved my lack of scalability problem! I take PayPal.

Kidding…you're very welcome. I'm glad you're enjoying the blog. I think you're right…being comfortable with contradiction…even those within ourselves…is intensely liberating…
Whitman said:
“Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. I am large I contain multitudes.”

By: Tereza

Tereza — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:52:57 +0000

Andrew that's a fantastic point. And welcome to the party!

By: andrew holz

andrew holz — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:01:58 +0000

First I really want to thank you for your blog Jerry. As someone who is getting further into the NYC tech startup scene AND exploring Buddhism (through a Quaker lens actually) I feel like I get soooo much out of your blog I should be paying you. So please keep up the great work.

On the topic of uncertainty I would even take it one step further. You need to be comfortable with outright contradiction, not just its cousin uncertainty. In my career I frequently come across situations where two facts seem true (intellectually and to your “gut”) but also seem to contradict each other. In those cases I find it most useful to actively accept both as well as I can rather than obsessing about “which is right”.

By: jerrycolonna

jerrycolonna — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:58:23 +0000

Thanks Tanya and congratulations.

By: Tanya Monteiro

Tanya Monteiro — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:34:30 +0000

So lovely to come across this entry! Thank you. Just raised my first $7K for a project that's a part of my life's work. Always thought I was an entrepreneur but never lived it till now. Great List! Inspiring Story!

By: Tereza

Tereza — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:11:48 +0000

Can't wait to learn about your XXXX-inator. While waiting, I'll have Love Handel's reuniting album in heavy rotation.