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How Bad Do You Want It?

My friend Les Gold, star of the hit TV series Hardcore Pawn, gave a dynamic speech this week that left ...

The Front Page Test

In an era of intense pressure to succeed, we're often faced with the dilemma to do well OR do good. ...

About to be Nested?

There are few products less sexy that a thermostat. It is a boring, utilitarian commodity, right? The world agreed for ...

Inventing Your Enemy

In 2005, I found myself in a very desirable position. I had started a company from scratch six years before, ...

The Dark Side is Yummy

When Darth Vader tried to persuade young Skywalker to join the dark side, it wasn't a very compelling proposition. Who ...

Letting Go

After I graduated college, I launched my second business – Innovative Computer Solutions. We sold computer hardware and provided networking ...

The Weekly Roundup – June 4, 2010

Amazing Buildings Some of the most amazing buildings in the world demonstrate the creativity of architects all around the globe, ...

It Can’t Be Done

It was widely accepted that a computer could never beat a grand master at a game of chess. Until, of ...

The Weekly Roundup – May 7, 2010

The Power of Lego to Inspire If you didn’t play with Legos as a child you missed out. The good ...

The Weekly Roundup – April 30, 2010

Your mind has hidden superpowers! What does the power of placebo pills have to do with realizing your dreams? Both ...