Some myths won’t die. You can try to crush them, stomp on them, exterminate them, and just when you think you’ve finally seen the last of them, they’re right back again. Know what I call stubborn myths like that? Cockroach myths. The hands-down most stubborn cockroach myth in business is[…] Read On
Is it just me or has the cost of living skyrocketed over the last decade or so? Home prices, rent, education, health care and insurance, construction, groceries, appliances, services, clothing, sports and music events – you name it, it costs way more than it used to. Sure, some people are[…] Read On
Whether the inversion of the 2-10 bond yield curve spells recession in two years or not, there’s no doubt that the U.S. economy is slowing and the record bull market is getting old. While we’re still doing better than the rest of the world, it’s sort of like having the[…] Read On
I know what you’re thinking. “Did he fire six shots or only five?” Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you’ve got to[…] Read On
Hey kids, it’s soapbox time in Silly Valley. I feel it coming, yes I do. Maybe not an epic rant but, well, we’ll just play it one outburst at a time. Anyhow, I’m all amped up about some rampant BS that’s been driving me bananas for years. For as[…] Read On
Headlines matter, and more than you realize. They may very well be responsible for much of the white supremacy narrative and perceived racial divide in America. And they may also have contributed to the recent wave of mass shootings. “Bay Area Man Injured in Chainsaw Accident” What goes through[…] Read On
The first time I saw my mom throw pasta at the fridge to see if it stuck, I thought I was witnessing a minor miracle. Moms were always good for that sort of thing. Never mind that her pasta turned out like mush. What can I say; the woman couldn’t[…] Read On