How do I balance work, business travel and family life? I’m glad you asked my opinion on this because I am an expert. I ALWAYS get work-life balance right. Over the last 21 years I have not made a single mistake when it comes to the idea of work-life balance, and I’m probably in line …
The loneliness of a new idea
Iggy Pop is a punk legend. Although his band, The Stooges, was never massively successful from a commercial standpoint, his influence is undeniable. Often called the, “Godfather of Punk,” Iggy Pop has a long legacy of bands that have followed in his wake. From the Smiths to the Ramones to Nirvana, countless bands list Iggy …
How to be nice in 7 words.
I know a few jerks who have made it pretty far in life. To pretend otherwise would be a lie. Jerks occasionally win. They make lots of money. They get famous. They accomplish lots and lots of things. They succeed in a million different ways, but, there’s a catch. Jerks who win, only win temporarily. …
I can’t stop thinking about this sentence.
My smartest friends don’t make a big production about the smart things they say. Sometimes, you’ll see politicians deliver a line they’re excited about and then they’ll pause, waiting for the audience to clap. When it works, it can be a really powerful moment. When it doesn’t, you look silly, like a cat who is …
I know three things.
I know three things: 1. Everybody overthinks. 2. Nobody thinks they can change that. 3. Everybody can. What is overthinking? When what you think gets in the way of what you want. Overthinking isn’t a personality trait. It’s the sneakiest, greediest form of fear. It’s sneaky because overthinking masquerades as being prepared. It’s greedy because …
The 10-year question.
Last January, I went skiing with three friends to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It was an amazing trip and one of my favorite mountains I’ve ever visited. It didn’t hurt that Wyoming is home of the Walt Longmire books, the best mystery series I’ve read in years. It was my first time to the state and …