Fast. Cheap. Right. Pick Two and a Half
Anyone who has gotten within five feet of a project of any size understands the classic adage: Fast. Cheap. Right. Pick two. Let's pretend for a moment that you go with Fast and Cheap. However, not...
View ArticleAre you a big duck or a small talker?
Yesterday, I stopped for a quick lunch. While I wasn't intentionally trying to ease drop on the table next to me I heard one person say to the other, "...but we're not a big company..." They all then...
View ArticleThe Taming of the Screw
Earlier today I had coffee with a respected colleague. Naturally, the conversation turned to the economy (old vs. new), the internet (web 2.0 vs. web 3.0), and how such dynamic parameters impact...
View ArticleA Simple New Year’s Resolution for a More Successful 2012
We've all done it. We aim high and mean well but end up not reaching our own expectations. Sometimes it's frustrating being human. Yet there's got to be a better way. And there is!
View ArticleFrom bar napkin to zillionaire in 10 “easy” steps
Funny how these things happen sometimes. A friend of a colleague/friend read my "How YouTube and Facebook are Killing Innovation and Success" from a couple weeks back. She/he appreciated the insight...
View ArticleWhat is your IAR (Ideas to Actions Ratio)?
I've done it. You've done it. We've all done. We come up with (what has the potential to be) a great idea and then we pat ourselves on the back because we think we've done something amazing. As if one...
View ArticleSome thoughts from Jack Dorsey (The Princeton Entrepreneurship Club, Sept 2012)
Yes, the Mr. Jack Dorsey—inventor of Twitter and founder of Square (the payment platform)—was on the Princeton University campus yesterday for a presentation + Q&A session sponsored by The...
View Article“Figuring it out is the fulcrum,” said the man with the billion dollar smile
Luck favors the prepared, as well as those who keep their eyes and ears open for "opportunities". The truth be told I consider myself quite fortunate to have made time for Steve Papa's appearance at...
View ArticleA million millions is…Trillions
The future is here, almost, and it looks nothing like the present and the past. Or so is the vision of Mickey McManus (CEO of MAYA Design, http://MAYA.com). Earlier this week to promote his new book,...
View ArticleStanford and Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders: Tim O’Reilly
Every now and then you come across something that begs to be shared. This podcast is one of those moments: Standford's Entrepreneurship Corner Thought Leaders Series presents Tim O'Reilly.
View Article“In the end, it takes you.”
How about some quick post three day weekend inspiration to get you motivated today? This savory bit was pulled from the new mini-ebook "Innovation Begins Here: How to Become the Hero in the Hero’s...
View ArticleThe Real Secret to Success
The real magic happens at the plate. It's about knowing which pitch to swing at, and which to let go. In short, you can't hit a single—let alone a grand slam—if you're constantly swinging at the wrong...
View ArticleLessons Learned from The World Cup 2014
I believe that football / futbol / soccer is much like life itself. You're not always moving forward to reach the goal. Sometimes you're on the defensive. Sometime things are slow, sometimes fast....
View ArticleSimon Sinek: The Celery Test
Below is an excerpt from "Start With Why" that begged to be shared. I hope it's clear: I'm not trying to rip-off Sinek and take food from his mouth. My goal is quite the opposite. It's a brilliant...
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