Last week, I wrote an article for TODAY Newspaper entitled "Success in spite of school, not because of it." I received many comments, both online and in person, about my view that if the education system continues the way it is, we are headed down … [Continue reading]
Do You Want To Lead A Meaningful Or Memorable Life?
Who could disagree with this saying? Those crazy nights that often involve alcohol, friends, loud music and irresponsible behavior---those are the ones that remain permanently etched in your mind. You’re probably not going to say something … [Continue reading]
What the Education System Can Teach Us About Doing Things Right
Given that many of us go through 12 years or 16 years---or even longer than that---of formal education, it’s no surprise that most of us have strong feelings about the education system. I’m no exception. It’s these strong feelings that compelled … [Continue reading]
A Simple Way to Make Faster and Better Decisions
Recently, I was looking for something to help me stay motivated, so I decided to put up this quote at my work desk. It’s been more effective than I expected! Of course, the fact that I put up this quote at all means that I occasionally stop when … [Continue reading]
How to Make the World a Better Place by Sleeping More
The magic phrase that helps you make friends My good friend once shared with me his secret formula for building rapport with people he’s just met: He tells them that he’s sleepy. “I’m so sleepy. I could really use a nap right now…” He said … [Continue reading]
What Campfire-Building Can Teach Us About Achieving Greatness
You’re pretty ambitious. You have goals and dreams, and you’re hardworking. You want to be successful, and you have the drive to make it happen. You won’t ever be satisfied with average, or even good. You want to be great. But as you pursue … [Continue reading]
Why You Should Place Your Phone on the Table Screen Facing Down
When you put your phone on the table, say, when you're having lunch with your friends, do you place it screen facing up or down? Your choice says a lot about you. The two types of phone users In this article about whether technology is really … [Continue reading]