As I’ve written in the past, I think entrepreneurs should have self-compassion as part of their arsenal, given the many ups and downs at a start-up. I’ve seen companies do well and not well at all. But, it’s the ones “in the middle”–the ones going sideways, for a long, long time–that tests entrepreneurs’ mettle and
Blogging and Personal Authenticity
Frankly, I held off on blogging because of fear. What would people think about my writing? What if I ran out of things to say? Would it create pressure and become like “work”? I decided to blog ultimately after reading Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs biography. I felt it was a bit sad that Jobs rushed
How to Be Happy?
Friday was a great day, as I spent it at the MassTLC unConference. It was a fun time to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and learn about some cool stuff. Also, Anne C. Mitchell and I helped direct a conversation called “Brains & Bliss.” We covered two agenda items: what does the latest neuroscience research
Wisdom from NBA Legend Bill Russell
Celtics legend Bill Russell was honored yesterday with a statue at Boston City Hall. His track record is amazing: a five-time NBA MVP and a 12-time All-Star. Oh, and during his 13-year career, he helped the Celtics win 11 NBA championships. So, I was curious about what he would say in his speech and found
Champs!
Wow! So happy for the coaches and players, who have been grinding away since February 1. It’s been fun to watch them play. When you follow a team for 178 games, you get emotionally-involved and want the best for them. And, what a great group of people, as the Tweet below recounts: Good friend @pgammo
Baseball and Memories
I went to a really fun dinner party last night. During the cocktail hour, I was speaking to one of the guys there about baseball. He played a great deal, was recruited for it at Harvard College, and then, was drafted and played in the minors. Unfortunately, he became injured and had to stop playing.