Sometimes, when I hit a stretch of unscheduled time, I’m at a loss as to what to do. This happened to me during the long holiday weekend, when we came back from skiing. I can usually come up with some “stay busy” activities, but frankly, I didn’t feel motivated to pay bills, check social media
Category: Brain hacking
Hacking Your Brain
You can teach old dogs new tricks. You can “train your brain” to change your behaviors and re-shape your mind. As I’ve blogged before, IMO, an entrepreneur’s biggest challenge is mental. Often, your biggest obstacle is yourself. The good news is that neuroscience is now showing that the brain is quite plastic, that no matter
What Is Your Version 2.0 of Yourself?
I’m a huge fan of TED Talks. Here’s a very raw and deep talk by actress Thandie Newton (below, or click here). She talks about her growth as a person and search for fulfillment. In spite of a brilliant career as a dancer and actress, and a degree from Cambridge University, she suffered from an
Pain = Suffering x Resistance
In my venture capital job, I meet many people. Over time, some relationships develop and evolve to the point where it really isn’t just about business. For example, this past week, an exec. texted me from the office, at wits end with her job and dysfunctional company culture. I periodically sync up with one of
‘Express, Don’t Impress’
There’s a saying in sales: “Sell them what they want to buy”. In other words, hang back and see what the other party is looking for, then sell that. It’s not how I want to live. Instead, as I’ve blogged before, I want to live a life of authenticity vs. being a chameleon. I’m writing
Anne C. Mitchell: The Magic of Kindness
I’ve learned a great deal from my friend and Exec. Coach, Anne C. Mitchell. She has a unique POV. Harvard College. Former VC. A past investment is XOOM, trading at a billion dollars. Her fellow board members include people from Square, Open Table, Sequoia and NEA. Also, a mother, spouse and Coach. So, I’m totally