The Paradigm of Prestige
There’s a worldview that says the rich people are more important than the poor, the elite are better than the average, and the special are
October 23, 2021
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The Value of Money
Money can serve many purposes. It can be used to buy things for consumption. It can be used to buy objects that convey status (Rolex,
October 2, 2021
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Expanding Your Network
I attended a software industry trade show last week. (I work with a lot of CEOs in the software as a service industry.) My sole
October 2, 2021
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Strengths Multiplied
When you work in any endeavor, your strengths accelerate the achievement of your goals while your weaknesses hold you back. This is what it means
September 9, 2021
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Maintenance
I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of maintenance. A mechanic friend of mine said that if you follow your car’s official maintenance schedule
September 9, 2021
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Know Your Weaknesses
When you get your first job, you’re hired based on your strengths. To get promoted, you need to be highly self-aware of your weaknesses and
September 6, 2021
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Diversified Self-Identity
When you take a finance class, you learn the principle of asset diversification. Diversification means you’re able to maximize your
Why “Dumber” People are More Successful than You
In school, it was generally assumed that the smartest people — the ones with the best grades — were the
Elite University Scandal
A few days ago, the FBI charged dozens of high profile celebrity and wealthy families with attempting to use bribes
Disagreements vs. Arguments
Respectful disagreements are extremely helpful and productive. Arguments are a complete waste of time. But wait… aren’t they the same
Feedback = Breakfast of Champions
The single best way to improve your skills in any endeavor is to get feedback on your performance. Two kinds
Delusions vs. Goals
One of my former bosses, John Dragoon (@jkdragoon), had a great quote that I really like. “The difference between a
Marie Kondo is a Genius
Over the last few weeks, my kids and I have been asking each other, “Does this spark joy?” What a
Why It’s Difficult to “Find” Your Passion
Last week, I held office hours for members of my Inner Circle mentorship program. One of my members asked me
Better Relationships in 10 Seconds
To have better relationships at work and at home, stop criticizing, complaining about, or blaming the people in your life.
Words Reveal Your Thinking
For the last decade, I’ve had an ongoing fascination with linguistics. I strongly believe that the words we choose to