Yearly Archives: 2010

Something I learned in the past two weeks

Exchange, ExchangeDefender, Shockey Monkey
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If it’s easy, everyone will go for it. Only a small fraction of people appreciate the benefits that can be realized from complexity and the true power that comes from being able to completely fine tune everything to perfection. Most … Continue reading

What would you say you do around here?

Exchange, ExchangeDefender, Microsoft
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Earlier today I got a question that I feared answering for a long time. I have to be completely honest and admit that I didn’t think it would take this long for someone to ask it, especially considering that most … Continue reading

Thanks for the birthday presents

Awesome
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In about 2 hours I’ll be turning 32! I never imagined I would be where I’m at by 32. Ever, actually. The only financial goal I ever remember setting for myself is being able to take home six figures. Today, … Continue reading

Optimistic Idiots vs. Pessimistic Workaholics

Work Ethic
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I remember in the long, long ago, in a data center far away, not wanting to make a network change because I was too busy dealing with other stuff. The DC owner basically said something (that I wish he was … Continue reading

Shockey Monkey Webcasts

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I still haven’t quite put the finishing touches on the masterpiece that will be the “Vladville Launch of Shockey Monkey” – stay tuned for that. Launching it to my fans isn’t quite as easy as hiring a PR company and … Continue reading

What a week

Shockey Monkey
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We launched Shockey Monkey. This is probably the only place I can be honest about it so pardon the rambling. And to be honest, after years of development and feedback and making sure we have a platform to grow our … Continue reading

It’s all in the name…

Shockey Monkey
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This seems to be a popular topic so allow me to address it. If you’ve never been a manager and suddenly you become an entrepreneur with employees (and don’t build an HR department or someone to baby your children) you … Continue reading

Nothing of importance happened yesterday

IT Business
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Aside from a hat tip to one of the greatest historical ironies, nothing really “new” happened yesterday when I posted about the Next to the last chapter of Vladville. While I wholeheartedly appreciate the notion that my blog posts would … Continue reading

Next to the last chapter of Vladville

Vladville
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For the past 6 years (8 if you count Blogger) I’ve been documenting the evolution & extinction of the IT service provider. When I first started blogging my role revolved primarily around the technology – and the IT service providers … Continue reading

100 hr Workweek

Vladville
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Here is some inspirational music.. (slightly dirty)