Marriage is a hot topic on this blog. I a few days ago wrote about a New York Times article and made some observations about conflict in marriages. I wrote about how, IMO, most marriages eventually hit one of four major issues. I call them The Big Four: sex, money, in-laws, and how to discipline children. I
Category: Brain hacking
Marriage
Patterns exist in marriages. The sources for growth and conflict are fairly predictable, IMO. I’m fortunate to have some very meaningful and rewarding friendships that live in the business and personal worlds, and, sometimes, straddle both. I’ve noticed that marriage is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have, but, also, can be
Brainwashing
A profound observation about the digital age… pic.twitter.com/uyMjiUPtzc — Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) January 13, 2016 I saw the above Tweet, and it made me laugh. Honestly, I might be “that” guy. Let me explain. I wrote recently about the need to check less frequently my digital devices. When I entered the business world, I was
Living the Cave Man VC Life
I recently read the book Sapiens and really enjoyed it. Author Yuval Harari does an incredible job of covering 2 million years of human development. I really recommend the book and am grateful to Nick Ducoff for suggesting it. I found it fascinating to read how early humans survived by hunting for animals or foraging for
On this Christmas
Merry Christmas to all! Whether you’re spiritual, religious, or neither, this is an important holiday. Whether you are Christian or not, this day can be meaningful for all. I think the principles of Christmas (peace on earth and good will towards all people) can hold true for everyone. If we can be more decent with
Good Cheese
I think one of the best things about being limited by spastic back pain (more here) has been this: mental clarity. With my new physical limitations, in a weird way, I feel more observant. I am very conscious of every move that I make, as I lay in bed all day. I wonder if the slightest movement