Getting started often seems to be one of the biggest blockers to writing (the other is actually finishing). I usually write 2-3 blog posts a week for myself and my clients, but it's not like the idea springs forth fully formed and perfect! Here's what my writing process looks like using last week's blog post on personal accountability as an example.
Bemused about Biometrics
Last week, I talked about a few of the challenges with the language around privacy. That kicked off an excellent conversation on social media and via email. It also made me think about another topic that I find challenging to talk about: biometrics. Dictionary.com defines biometrics as: the process by which a person's unique physical and… Continue reading Bemused about Biometrics
Pedantic About Privacy
Privacy is a particularly thorny topic. The concept is always contextually defined, and it does not get easier when different concepts—anonymity, confidentiality, secrecy, and security—are regularly conflated with privacy. Read on...
Resolutions for 2023
Every business should outline its goals for the year; freelancers are no different! Here are my goals, in the form of resolutions, for 2023.
Freelancing Advice for the Holidays
Being a freelancer doesn't have to mean stalling over the holidays! Here are some tips of what you might do during everyone's downtime.
Can AI Write This Blog Post?
ChatGPT and AI are all the rage. And I mean that literally - people are excited, surprised, scared, and angry by the potential this kind of service has. Here's my take on whether it's a good thing or a bad thing.
When Gravity Takes Over
Sometimes even the changes you’ve been planning for can take you by surprise. Time to reflect on how on earth THAT happened!
This Is Your Brain On Identity
Your brain is a beautiful thing. Your brain after dealing with digital identity for a few years might need therapy.
Let’s Talk About Digital Wallets
One of the areas I've been researching recently is the concept of a digital wallet. At a conference a few weeks ago, someone said, "Digital wallets are great! Everyone understands the concept because we all have physical wallets, and digital wallets just move that concept online." Hmmm. Let's just say I have concerns. What's a… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Digital Wallets
“Why don’t they just quit?”
The Great Myth of Job Portability The news these days is full of announcements about massive layoffs. There are stories about the people left "holding the bag" at companies that are, by all reports, purely toxic workplaces. I've seen the sentiment, "why would _anyone_ stay there? They should all quit! That'll show those horrible bosses… Continue reading “Why don’t they just quit?”