Getting “Scobleized” in Dubai

Facebook favors the bold. Okay, technically fortune favors the bold, but I was recently bold on Facebook and that risk paid a handsome reward. On the morning of Monday, October 19, 2015 I saw a Facebook post by Robert Scoble announcing his arrival in Dubai for Gitex Technology Week. Intrigued, I reached out to the noted blogger, technical evangelist, author, and futurist whom I have followed virtually for many years. He replied to my comment quickly and then, via direct message, graciously invited me to a dinner that night hosted by Rackspace Hosting. As it turns out, this would be one of the most exceptional experiences of…

Resolve to Evolve

“You say you want a revolution / Well, you know / We all want to change the world / You tell me that it’s evolution / Well, you know / We all want to change the world…” — The Beatles, Revolution Over the course of my life I’ve learned that nothing is certain — except the uncertainty of life. Yet, looking back, I also realized something essential to my philosophy of lifelong learning: I evolved. What does that mean? If you look at the definition, the word that pops out at me is “gradually.” This means change takes time and…