Blog Posts

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Overnight Success?

As Chris Dixon pointed out in a recent blog post, Angry Birds, the incredibly popular game, was software maker Rovio’s 52nd attempt. ...

Aspirin or Vitamins?

If you have a burning headache, you'll do whatever it takes to subdue it.  If it's 3:00 am on a ...

Razor’s Edge Creativity

In an age when the pressures of the world can overwhelm the best of us, it can feel like the ...

Next Play

Duke University’s coach Mike Krzyzewski has won more games than any other men's college basketball coach in history.  He's the ...

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 ...

Aim Up, Compare Down

A good friend of mine said something to me at dinner this week that really hit me: "Aim Up, Compare ...

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. ...

My 11 Principles

Recently I had the privilege of delivering my third commencement speech. I love graduation ceremonies and what they symbolize: achievement, ...

About to be Nested?

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