RE3EL STANCE

In grand ol’ tradition here in the States, it’s time to give thanks by stuffing ourselves silly on turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and rich, gooey pies. So it’s only fitting that we give thanks for all of those things that make being a rebel entrepreneur possible in this day and age. So, put down your knife and fork, politely turn down the television and join us as fellow Rebels in giving thanks that:

• Because of cheap and fast technology development, there are fewer obstacles in getting great ideas to market
• There are so many uncreative businesses out there that are content to get in the long line to zig that those that zag can have endless opportunity
• Pumpkin milkshakes only come along once per year
• The business world has woken up to the fact that figuring out how to sell one piece to 5 million people is as juicy as selling 5 million pieces to one person
• Web 2.0 has been a catalyst in enabling companies to sell one piece to 5 million rather than having to focus on selling 5 million to one
• The internet has enabled us to stay in touch with friends from all over the planet
• The internet has enabled us to make friends that live all over the planet
• Entrepreneurship continues to spread as a way to create wealth, end poverty and create opportunity
• Wearing your passion on your sleeves is a good thing in today’s best companies
• Companies can finally make products that people really want because companies are able to have real conversation with their customers
• Dumb products are finally being called out as dumb products
• Simplicity has been embraced
• Company leaders are starting to make decisions with profit as only one of many considerations rather than the only one
• Select companies are finally standing for something
• There continue to be Davids no matter how large the Goliaths become

For that, and much more, we thank our fellow rebels for continuing to push the boundaries of life, business, and the web.