Dan Ariely shares with his readers the results of dozens of experiments where he tested people’s decision making ability. Not only are people much less logical than they think they … Continue reading “”

When a friend of mine gave me this book saying I would love it, I was a bit doubtful. What could be interesting in the shallow gossipy tales of stars … Continue reading “”

I expected a book in the line of Freakonomics or The Undercover Economist and the first chapter brilliantly set the stage for such a book. Unfortunately, Tyler Cowen seemed more … Continue reading “”

I am extremely blessed to be spending my summer vacation in a gorgeous setting in a very expensive house in the south of France. You would think the owner of … Continue reading “”

우리의 뇌와 신체가 플라스틱이라는 사실은 널리 받아들여지고 있습니다. 식습관, 생활 경험, 정신적, 육체적 운동을 통해 크게 형성할 수 있습니다. 개인적인 경험으로 볼 때 우리의 성격은 플라스틱이라고 말할 수 있습니다. 변화에 … 더 보기 “성격의 가소성과 외향성의 힘”

Tell No One is a fantastic French thriller playing in select theaters in the US. Francois Cluzet plays Doctor Alex Beck who receives an email with a video of his … Continue reading “”

By Stephan Trano A few years ago, while working on one of my books, I asked my close friend Pierre Berge, the CEO of Yves Saint-Laurent, what was his definition … Continue reading “”

You have to watch this! It’s so inspiring and touching!

If you are a super smart programmer hell bent on world domination looking to live new adventures surrounded by gorgeous people in beautiful Buenos Aires (Argentina), we want you! You … Continue reading “”

I can’t believe I coined a movie the best superhero movie ever twice in the same year, but here goes: The Dark Knight is the best superhero movie edging out … Continue reading “”

I have chosen to move from my current apartment and it’s interesting that the first question I get is “Why?” As though moving is only acceptable if you had a … Continue reading “”

I am not sure what it is about entrepreneurs that makes us risk taking thrill seekers, but every entrepreneur I know is an adrenaline junkie. We kite board, heli ski, … Continue reading “”

I am not quite sure what the starting salaries are at management consulting firms these days but for argument’s sake let’s say it’s $50,000 for analysts and $100,000 for associates. … Continue reading “”

Imagine a more dramatic Marley and Me written from the dog’s perspective and you get The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. A friend of mine picked … Continue reading “”

I had the pleasure of attending the New York premiere on Monday night. I know the movie got bad reviews, but I enjoyed it very much. It was cheesy and … Continue reading “”