Writers I like:

Malcom Gladwell
Insightful and observant writings about people and the things they do

Edward Tufte
Pioneer in the art of visualizing information

Ayn Rand
Calls it likes she sees it. Believes in the inherent good and potential of humanity.

Ernest Hemingway
The master of using few well designed words to get his point across

Companies I like:

Apple Computer
Computer, software, and consumer electronics company. Steve gets it.

Nike
Athletic and lifestyle products company.

37 Signals
Small and simple software company. Simple is elegant.

Frog Design
High end Industrial design.

My Current Employer
Shameless promotion for sure. We have a solid vision of where online marketing is going and a great team to execute. Check out our blog.

People I Admire:

My Daughter Merrill
A preemie, born two months early. Everyday she deals with new challenges and adversity with a subtle smile and the knowledge of an old soul.

Abdi Assadi
A friend, a confidante and a gifted healer. Someone who has the power to see today for what it is and look at life through rare lenses.

Steve Jobs
The visionary who proved design is a differentiator. Read the speach if you havent already.

Wayne Gretzky
Anytime you are known as the Great One, you know you are good.

William Davidow
He makes a clean distinction between devices and products. Hurray.

Jonathan Ive
The man behind some of the most beautiful products in history

Dave Grohl
Rockstar several times over. Reinvents himself and entertains with real and raw energy.