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
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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
A ‘True’ Day
When I drive to the river before dawn on a Saturday morning, the sky is dark, the roads are empty, and my mind is clear. I decided this morning not to play music. It was silent in the car. I’m trying to be more mindful in my everyday moments. Rather than worry without end, I
Christmas Can Be Complicated
Christmas can be complicated. (I’m using Christmas as an example, but refer to any family holiday that you celebrate). Here are some conversations from this past week: An entrepreneur’s father died much too early. She has decided to spend Christmas week traveling abroad, away from her family. A friend finds the holidays difficult at times since she became