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Monthly Archives: April 2007
Ben Casnocha: The Blog: Is Ram Charan Happy?
Ben points to a Fortune article on power consultant Ram Charan. Ram works 24/7, lives in hotels & has no “personal life” or friends. But Ram has found meaning in his life & work, which energizes him. I am skeptical … Continue reading
How not to sell…
In trying to setup my HSA (Health Savings Account), I’ve been venturing into the world of horrible bureaucratic websites that require you to download PDF’s to get any information. I was fortunate to find a human friendly site in Vimo, … Continue reading
Evolution of Electricity
I’m officially obsessed with the TED talks website. For those of you who don’t know, TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a conference held once a year to bring the best minds in the fields above together. It’s mission is simple: … Continue reading
Ben Casnocha: The Blog: What is the American Dream?
For me the American Dream is having the freedom to pursue happiness & my purpose. I am able to seek out the path which brings more of these 2 in my life, and I’m free to define and redefine what … Continue reading
Futuristic Play by Andrew Chen: Where to find startup ideas for the “Average Joe”
Great article on where to find ideas for your next startup. The myth is you can only start a business with the perfect idea that hits you like a lightening bolt out of the clouds. Not true. I believe the … Continue reading
Micro Persuasion: How to Use Gmail as a Business Diary and More Tips
More good tips on using Gmail as your “personal nerve center,” which I do. I do a lot of this and send all my phone call note, meeting notes, and reading notes to myself in gmail where I have filters … Continue reading
How I made my millions….
Cool segment on CNBC about the inventor of one of my favorite toys of all time, the Super Soaker. I guess the moral of the story is go with your gut, you never know just how far it will take … Continue reading
At Wal-Mart, Lessons in Self-Help – New York Times
“This is not about becoming a tree-hugger,” Ms. Laney said. “It’s about making one little change. It does not matter how big or small, but just doing one thing that makes a difference.” Walmart, despite it’s poor reputation, is really … Continue reading
Getting Serious About Happiness | TIME
Studying happiness is hard. What one man loves another loathes. One woman’s joy is another’s junk. Social scientists, therefore, have generally left the contemplation of smiles and satisfaction to poets and philosophers. But that’s changing. Getting Serious About Happiness | … Continue reading