What’s Missing?
The ultra-quiet, high speed fan that’s missing an on/off switch. The gorgeous print ad in a national magazine that’s missing ...
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The Nine Questions of Breakthrough Achievement
From discovering new drug therapies to winning triathlons, the capacity for human achievement is humbling. NASA scientists reached Pluto this ...
Avoiding Almost
He almost closed the deal. She almost got that big promotion. They almost won the championship. Almost. Near misses can be especially frustrating, since you did almost enough ...
You’re Always Interviewing
Think how polished you were on the day you interviewed for your job. Or applied for a small business loan. ...
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, ...