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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 ...
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 ...