The Financial Times just ran a very interesting article on the pitfalls of marrying an entrepreneur. As they point out: We want to conquer the world and are willing to … Continue reading “”

My friend Auren Hoffman just posted an article arguing that wine is a big scam. Check it out, I love the sardonic tone: http://summation.typepad.com/summation/2007/09/wine-is-a-big-s.html

Most business books cover what it takes for large businesses to get even larger. Very few have covered what it takes to go from $0 to $1 billion in revenues. … Continue reading “”

The BBC recently reported that people fluent in two languages rather than one were both sharper mentally and did not experience mental decline associated with age. If you needed another … Continue reading “”

In a recent article I wrote how most successful entrepreneurs were not innate geniuses but got their success from relentless trial and error. As several of you pointed out, my … Continue reading “”

Reposted from New Scientist: http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/mg19426094.400?DCMP=NLC-nletter&nsref=mg19426094.400 IMAGINE having a spare copy of your immune system on ice, ready to replace your existing one should you fall victim to AIDS, an autoimmune … Continue reading “”

There is ever more evidence that we humans are extremely primitive. Psychologists are demonstrating time and time again how easy it is to prime us. In a recent example, college … Continue reading “”

Psychology Today has a great article on human nature. I am not sure I buy all the arguments – or at least not the explanations as everything does not revolve … Continue reading “”

Tony Blair is probably the most gifted politician of his generation. He is smart, open minded and a gifted orator. Moreover, I have repeatedly been impressed by his sense of … Continue reading “”

George Meyer just wrote an amazing satirical essay in the New Yorker on the addiction to conferences. Check it out at: http://www.newyorker.com/humor/2007/05/28/070528sh_shouts_meyer

As much as we think of ourselves as extremely rational and intelligent beings, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests otherwise. We are easily primed by things we … Continue reading “”

The New York Times had a very interesting article on morality in primates. As many primates display empathy, understand who has done them favors, display altruistic behavior and take into … Continue reading “”

The NY Times just published a great article called “Darwin’s God” discussing why people believe in God. It’s a great complement to reading the enlightening and entertaining “The God Delusion.” … Continue reading “”

While true polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci are rare, there is an increasing body of evidence to suggest that having diverse interests makes you better in everything you do. To … Continue reading “”

I count The Thomas Crown Affair with Pierce Brosnan as one of my favorite movies and was amused to read a NY Times article on Noah Charney who is essentially … Continue reading “”