Whether you’re building a tech startup, raising three kids, or running a soup kitchen, Steve Jobs's indelible philosophies serve as a roadmap to success.READ»
To seize the lion's share in both business and life, you must unleash your imagination. Inventing the never-been-done-before will capture the hearts of your customers and team members, while the me-too players shrug their shoulders with frustration and despair.READ»
We all face incredible challenges in our lives. Difficult people. Ruthless competition. Time constraints. But so many of us succumb to an imaginary and impotent demon that strangles our potential and restricts our progress. This ...READ»
In the past, your job was to do what you were told. Follow instructions, keep your head down, don't make waves. But today things are very different. Today, we live in a world where playing it safe is irresponsibly dangerous.READ»
Take a quick look at your schedule. Most of us have calendars that are packed to the gills with endless appointments, meetings, conference calls, and deadlines. When, in this insanely-busy schedule, are you planning to come up with your best ideas?READ»
Newborn ideas need to be protected and nurtured in the same way a mother cares for her baby. Early ideas are fragile, requiring care and feeding before they'’re ready to stand on their own. Before eviscerating original thoughts, give them time to breathe and flourish.READ»
We can all learn something powerful from Sheen's self-destructive rants. He is standing out from the pack, breaking the mold, and daring to be different. And as a result, he's memorable. He can't be ignored. He doesn't try to please everyone. He’s a category of one.READ»
How do you decide the cutest cat in the world?
That question served as the unlikely inspiration for Princeton sociology professor Matthew Salganik, who, when doing research on crowdsourcing, stumbled across Kitten Wars, a ...READ»
"You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to do that!" the common phrase goes. "C'mon man, this isn't brain surgery after all."I started wondering why these two disciplines--rocket science and brain surgery--are so highly regarded. ...READ»
If you’re like me (most people are not), you have two children – plus one on the way, three cats and two dogs. Whew! With all of that chaos under one roof, it’s incredibly important that the kids play by the rules, the cats ... ...READ»
Given that most of the mess we’re currently in was primarily caused by certain financial innovations, perhaps now is a good time to consider whether some innovations really are a good idea.
In my experience a great many ...READ»
