We are all our own best friend – and our own worst enemy. How can both be true? Welcome to the wonderful world of the human mind and the effect it has on success outcomes. Just as having confidence in yourself or thinking you’re special can turn out to be[…] Read On
We live in strange times. Since I’m admittedly a peculiar person who’s lived a freakishly bizarre life, I don’t say that lightly. If you’d told me 20 years ago that fundamental concepts like capitalism and free speech would come under fire, while identity politics would spark a racial and gender[…] Read On
I live about 45 miles from Gilroy in Silicon Valley. Been to the Garlic Festival quite a few times – always had a blast. Talked to some friends about going this year but the wife had to head out of town so that was that. Will I ever go back,[…] Read On
As you know, I’m not a fan of pomposity. That’s why I don’t watch CNBC’s Shark Tank. I’ve actually had the experience of pitching VCs who sat in judgement while I desperately struggled to raise capital for the startups that were foolish enough to hire me. Raising capital is tough[…] Read On
When we built our new house my wife spared no expense in decking out the gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, cherry wood cabinetry, granite countertops and all that. But there were two bars (don’t judge us) where she needed an under-counter fridge with an ice-maker. And since Sub-Zero didn’t make[…] Read On
demagogue : a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power A lot of people think President Trump is a racist, among other things. Not only that, a lot of people believe that anyone who supports him is also a racist, among other things.[…] Read On
My brain is completely fried. I’m like a vegetable. And that really bums me out. I hate being useless. Now I’m sitting here trying to figure out which vegetable sucks fried. Jicama I guess. That’s it, I’m like fried jicama. Now I’m craving fajitas and margaritas. How did I get[…] Read On