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 “”

In many ways the Aucland TV ad, shown below was great. It won a Silver Lion in Cannes and the uproar it created was amazing! The inspiration had come to … Continue reading “”

The Financial Times ran an amazing story on three French entrepreneurs in Afghanistan. I loved their quote on how you can go skiing if you know how to avoid the … Continue reading “”

Massim Nicholas Taleb’s new book is insightful and surprisingly entertaining. While it has no predictive value – black swans are by definition “unknown unknowns” – the book’s criticism of the … Continue reading “”

In many ways, I am not a typical entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs are often risk taking, creative types who do not do well in the traditional education system or workplace. By contrast, … Continue reading “”

Friends keep wanting to invite us to showers, bachelor parties, rehearsal dinners, weddings. Where does this sense of obligation come from? When did it become socially unacceptable to say no? … Continue reading “”

Like many road warriors, I have come to realize that WIFI coverage is much less prevalent than I would like – especially when in transit: in a train, car, etc. … 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 “”

Silverjet is a new all business airline flying between New York and London and competing with Eos, MAXjet and the business class offerings of British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and American … Continue reading “”

You might argue that Google is taking share away from Yahoo little by little and therefore should not spend the $40 billion or so it would take to buy Yahoo. … 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

By most measures these are the best of times. We live longer, healthier lives than ever before. Our average income, standards of living and quality of life have improved across … Continue reading “”

Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending the book launch party organized by the Czech Center. The party included a fascinating reading of the book, an extremely funny preview … Continue reading “”

It is my true pleasure to announce that I received my green card! It’s only a temporary 2 year one, but it’s a start!

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 “”