Are your choices, opinions and beliefs really your own? The answer may surprise you. Since I grew up by the beach it should come as no surprise that summer is my favorite season. And while I used to associate autumn weather with the start of school, well, guess I’ve sort[…] Read On
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Someone Really Should Stage an Intervention With Rudy Giuliani
Cringing over yet another Rudy Giuliani rant – this one over his role in Ukraine-Gate – I’m reminded of a big decision I made 15 years ago when I decided to quit the corporate life, hang up my suit and tie, and become a fun-loving strategy consultant. Now I’d like[…] Read On
Ukraine-Gate: Another Trump Derangement Nothingburger
“The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.” – Ecclesiastes 1:9 Raise your hand if you thought there was a snowball’s chance in hell of President Trump[…] Read On
Want to Be Successful? Grow the F*** Up
Maturity is a critical success factor that enables you to remain calm, make smart decisions and perform at a high level under pressure. But it does have its drawbacks. Take it from me, growing up is a tough nut to crack. After college I left New York and moved to[…] Read On
Capitalism and Climate Change Won’t Kill You, but Your Phone Might
“People are dying. They are dying.” – Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez With all due respect to Greta Thunberg and AOC, people aren’t dying from climate change, but they are dying from mass stupidity, ironically stemming from their smartphones. She seems like a very happy young girl looking forward to a bright and[…] Read On
#MeToo Justice: The Problem With the NFL’s and MLB’s Progressive Domestic Violence Policies
I predict that this will be an unpopular post. That’s cool. This is a controversial topic that warrants discussion. Besides, there are plenty of echo chambers out there; I have no interest in this blog becoming one of them. Let’s talk about how the National Football League and Major[…] Read On
Behind the NFL’s Breakout Success
New York has always been a sports town. Growing up in the 60s and 70s, my friends and I followed every major professional sport, but football was the most exciting, hands down. For 12 action-packed Sundays a year, our eyes were glued to our TV screens. Baseball used to be[…] Read On