A historical collection of our writing.
Bethany CrystalAbout this Series: There’s a list of questions that I get asked a lot about my career and my job, so I’ve decided to turn these into a short series of blog posts that I can use for reference in the future. With each of these, I’m going to pretend like you took me out […] Read more (opens Medium in a new tab)
Bethany Crystal“...um...is there a problem?” I finally broke the three minutes of silence between me and my cashier. She looked up from the register, where she’d been locking her gaze and finally made eye contact. “Oh,” she shrugged her shoulders nonchalantly. “It’s just that, well, this item isn’t ringing up […] Read more (opens Medium in a new tab)
Bethany CrystalI don’t like to brag, but I like to think of myself as above average speediness in terms of how long it takes to get dressed in the morning or get ready for a night out. I’m often lauded at restaurants for my efficiency in bathroom lines. At Broadway shows, I’m routinely the first one […] Read more (opens Medium in a new tab)
Bethany CrystalEarlier today, my colleague Nick wrote a blog post on the importance of resilience in the long-term success of decentralized systems. As he puts it, if technical systems and protocols fail to adapt and change over time, it’s unlikely that they will stay relevant in the long term. Of course, […] Read more (opens Medium in a new tab)
Bethany CrystalAbout 10 years ago, when I was trying to move to New York City, I really *really* wanted to work for a certain company. Let’s call it Dragon Co. I’m telling you, I was a little obsessed with the idea of working at Dragon Co. I loved their interactive approach to design and team-building, and […] Read more (opens Medium in a new tab)
Bethany CrystalI love invited dress rehearsals. I’ll never get tired of being a part of a work in progress or helping “beta test” a new work of art. I love watching the faces of the actors on stage as they finally get the satisfaction of a crowd’s response to their performance. But mostly, I love being […] Read more (opens Medium in a new tab)
