Free trials. Ah, yes. Don’t you love them? What better way to test the waters and show customers why they should keep that membership active. For many subscription-based companies, this is where they will either grow tenfold or fold under pressure. It’s easy to give something away for free and…

We frame. We draw. We prototyped. — As announced earlier today, Adobe is nearing a deal to acquire Figma for $20 Billion dollars. For designers everywhere, this is a dark day in the industry. Shares of Adobe sank 17%, being their biggest plunge since 2010. Not a great way to start. Figma CEO Dylan Field addressed the…

Getting the job done while ignoring the noise — I’ve been hearing the term “quiet quitting” recently. It’s a relatively new term for an old practice. Does it mean people are going AWOL at work? Secretly scheming their escape plan? Another trendy buzzword? Quiet quitting is only doing what your role requires and nothing more. I’ve heard some refer…

Jack of all trades, master at none — There are two reasons writers are on Medium: To share thoughts and to make money. If your thoughts resonate with others enough, you can earn a pretty penny on this website. For those starting out, it can be a tough hill to climb. You may get discouraged after typing your…

Money is an asset, treat it as such — We work hard for our money and should be able to enjoy it. That’s easier said than done. Some people can spend money without thinking twice. Others can’t find themselves to spend a dime on themselves. I used to be the latter. It was hard for me to spend money…

Debunking the myth once and for all — “Your 9–5 won’t make you rich” — every wannabe hustler online Let’s pump the brakes, pal. For those who say this, I understand where you’re coming from. The job you’re working at won't make you the next Jeff Bezos. You aren’t wrong, but you’re not right, either. I never understood…

Crypto winter is freezing people’s assets — If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, crypto hedge fund Three Arrows (3AC) filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy. It’s a crazy time in the crypto universe. Investors lost huge in LUNA. Bitcoin fell below $20,000. Celcius fights off potential bankruptcy and Coinbase lays off 20% of its employees. …

Delusion is the biggest economic bubble — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Inflation rose to 8.6% within the last year — the fastest increase since December 1981. I personally believe it’s higher than what we’re told, but I digress. Food prepared at home now costs 10% more than it did a year ago. Over the…

For a joke coin, serious money could have been made — In case you haven’t noticed, the Dogecoin Millionaire is no longer a dogecoin millionaire. I’m sure you knew that already, but I wanted to remind you. Graham Stephan couldn’t get him to sell. MeetKevin couldn’t make him take a profit. The warnings of youtube commenters fell on deaf ears. …