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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...