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27 Lessons from 27 Years

Dan Gilbert is a busy guy.  He’s the founder and chairman of Quicken Loans, the largest online mortgage company in ...

The Beauty of Forest Fires

There are few things in nature as powerful as the white-hot intensity of a forest fire.  Once they gain momentum, ...

What’s Your Training Schedule?

There’s an old saying in the boxing world: “Champions don’t become champions in the ring; they are merely recognized there.” ...

We Want Our Twinkies Back

This past week, a tragedy occurred.  The entitlement and stubbornness of union leaders forced Hostess (makers of Twinkies, HoHos, Wonder ...

Waste On The Shop Room Floor

A friend of mine owns a high-end Italian restaurant, which has delighted customers for decades.  He’s an astute business owner, ...

The Streetfighter

Having built four startups from scratch and now investing in them full-time, you could say I’m in the business of ...

The Future of Waiting

A few weeks back, I wrote a snarky blog post about the horrible experience most of us have while visiting the doctor: ...

How to Botch Your Career

Your parents probably gave you loving advice on how to land a job and work your way up the ladder.  ...

Run Toward Your Fear

One day, a wise Zen master went to visit a remote mountain temple accompanied by a monk.  As the two ...