A former student, who is a good friend, gave our young startup company, sage advice: everything works beautifully, and there is a lot of money to be made, as long as greed is not part of the equation. Somehow, when dollar signs become visible, to … [Read more...]
75 Percent
With the NFL draft around the corner, pro football teams are working overtime to get the best value for their money. Lots of money being spent on elite athletes, with a single minded focus — winning. ESPN reported that 10 years ago, coaches and … [Read more...]
Beliefs & Facts
Why is it that belief and magic drive our behavior more than evidence and fact? As a recent TED Talk emphasized, we are entitled to our beliefs and our prejudice — we are not entitled to ignore the facts, or manipulate them. Yet we do this with … [Read more...]
Dedicate Yourself
60 Minutes ran a segment on Bruno Mars this past Sunday. There is a simplistic genius to his music, yet none of his success came easy. He said something during his interview that resonated with me – “I was built for this (music)….. It’s dedicating … [Read more...]