I was just thinking about 1984. The book, not the year. Orwell’s fear that Big Brother would turn us all into regimented clones turned out to be unfounded. Don’t get me wrong. We do live in an Orwellian dystopia. The sad irony is that we didn’t need Big Government to[…] Read On
The big problem with our prescriptive paint-by-numbers culture is that life doesn’t work that way. Life is full of nuanced dilemmas that require thoughtful consideration for smart decision making. There are no absolutes. For example, trial lawyers have an old saying, don’t ask questions you don’t already know the answer[…] Read On
People are not generally sane or crazy. It’s not a binary thing but more of a spectrum. And our place on the spectrum can vary quite a bit based on all sorts of factors including age, health, stress, and of course, alcohol and drug use. Of course there are some[…] Read On
I have a long-standing philosophy: Always move forward, never look back. Pivot is acceptable, retreat is not. The context is generally careers, but I use it in other situations as well. I don’t recommend it for everyone, but it has definitely worked out for me. This is how it works.[…] Read On
I bet you think aging is a slow and steady process. I’m here to tell you it’s not. Getting old can come on very suddenly. One minute you’re young and vibrant, the next you’re old and debilitated. Yes, I know that sounds crazy. And no, I’m not suffering from dementia.[…] Read On
There’s a relatively new fad. Imagine that. It’s called FIRE, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. The idea behind the FIRE plan is to work hard, be frugal, save your money, invest wisely and get out while you still have time to enjoy life. Of course that was pretty[…] Read On
Reading a Bloomberg expose on the dramatic downfall of one of the most powerful men in the automotive industry, Renault-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, I was struck by a thought: How could such a brilliant leader be so clueless? This is how. ICYMI, twenty years ago Ghosn engineered an unlikely alliance[…] Read On