One of the biggest problems I see is a growing tendency to think in black-and-white terms when the real world exists entirely in shades of gray. Simplicity has its limits. In reality, things are almost never as they seem. Virtually all the successful people I’ve known over the years are[…] Read On
The world is full of people trying to reclaim their youth with fast cars, miracle pills, hair plugs, and trophy wives. The question is why? Yes, I know all about the aches and pains of middle age. Believe me, I know. That aside, why would anyone ever want to be[…] Read On
I’m convinced that success and happiness are based primarily on one behavior: Doing what matters and not what doesn’t. What matters? That’s entirely up to you. Identify it, focus on it and don’t stray too much. It’s not a one-time thing, mind you. What matters to us changes over time. What[…] Read On
There is absolutely nothing absolute in my belief system. I kid you not. If you want to try to convince me that self-help books help, that Dennis Leary isn’t funny, that spending hours a day on Facebook makes you more connected, or that regulations are good for business, go for[…] Read On
When you have an important decision to make, ask yourself, “Will I come to regret this later?” It could be about your career, business, finances, relationships … whatever. It cuts across pretty much everything. As long as you’re honest with yourself, answering that question can help you make the right choice[…] Read On
My natural tendency is to solve problems. Fix things. Hit me with a dilemma and I’m all over it. I live for that sort of thing. It’s like an addiction. And therein lies the rub. There are different classes of problems. Some problems, the more you stare at them, the[…] Read On
I suppose there have always been self-important, thin-skinned people who take themselves too seriously. I never really paid them much attention. After all, that’s what they want, right? Attention. My philosophy has always been that life is too short to waste my time on people who want exactly that …[…] Read On