On my way back to Silicon Valley after a mini vacation in a laid back slice of Americana: rural Wisconsin with the in-laws. We raced ATVs through woodland trails, took leisurely walks around the lake and got eaten alive by mosquitoes. We goofed around with the kids, engaged in raucous[…] Read On
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Everyone Says Multitasking Is Bad. As Usual, Everyone Is Wrong
Everyone says multitasking is bad. As usual, everyone is wrong. I’ll explain. You know the old line about walking and chewing gum at the same time? I can’t. Seriously. I always end up biting my lip or my tongue. Actually chewing anything while simultaneously doing something else is dangerous for[…] Read On
Social Media Analytics are Cool, But Worthless
Ever wonder why social media is so addictive? We love the feedback. The gratification that comes from knowing we actually did something right – something that caused another person to react in a meaningful way. Even if it’s just a like or a retweet, the feedback feels good. Make no[…] Read On
The Howard Schultz Effect: Can an Independent Win the White House?
Whether you’re religious about your grande nonfat cappuccino or not, you’re probably aware that Starbucks founder and former CEO Howard Schultz is exploring a bid for President – as an independent. Now before you tell me to cut down on my caffeine and that fiction isn’t my gig, hear me[…] Read On
WeWork: Where ‘Change the World’ Just Isn’t Enough
You take your eye off the ball for a few minutes to get a little work done and the whole entrepreneurship-crazed world goes freaking bananas. WeWork, a venture-backed unicorn that rents shared office space to startups and freelancers has rebranded as The We Company. We’s new mission: To elevate the[…] Read On
Be You.
I do not believe in a formulaic view of success. There is no formula for a great career or a wonderful life. There are simply too many variables. Too much randomness. Too many opportunities to screw up, to take the wrong path, to make the wrong decision. As if that[…] Read On
Why Dwelling on IQ Is Dumb
Last week I got drawn into a lengthy Twitter debate on the value and validity of IQ tests. Personally, I think the whole concept of intelligence testing is dumb. It can also be self-fulfilling or self-defeating depending on the person. I know that sounds paradoxical but trust me – I’ve[…] Read On