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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 ...
Child’s Play
I recently spent some time laughing hysterically while playing board games with my kids. There's nothing better than watching a ...
Defying Gravity
When the space shuttle takes off, it burns two-thirds of its fuel in the first 20 minutes. The remaining supply ...
Can’t or Won’t?
Some things just "can't" be done, right? Up until 1954, the top scientists and athletes agreed that running a mile ...
On Space Aliens and Perspective
Imagine you are heads-down, dealing with a major project, deadline, or problem. You are slogging through the muck but you ...
The “Oh Shit” Moment
You probably know it well. That sinking feeling in your gut where you feel like you just got punched by ...
Grit: The New Killer App
Why do some companies consistently outperform their competition? Why do some people become champions while others fall short as also-rans? ...
Five Disaster Moves to Botch Your Pitch
Most of us have something to pitch. You may be pitching your startup to a VC to secure funding. Or ...