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
Category: Brain hacking
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
How to Buy Happiness
I’ve blogged openly about how my wife and I donate to charity. For me, giving away 10% of our pre-tax income each year was uncomfortable during the early years of our marriage, when we had little income. But, my wife felt strongly about it, and over time, I learned to deal with it. Now, I
‘Brains & Bliss’: My Talk at the MassTLC unConference
As a VC, one of my jobs is to answer this question: which entrepreneurs will succeed and who will not? The answers are not obvious, IMO. I don’t find that success is linked to race, gender, education level or family background. I do think, however, that success is linked to grit and the ability to
The Red Sox, Venture Capital and ‘Pocahontas’
This week, I was filmed for a Harvard Business School video. The interviewer asked me, “What’s the most important piece of advice you would share with students?” My answer: “Take more risks in your life.” I’ve been thinking about that line all week, and it made me think about being open to “the unexpected.” For example,
Amazing Video Called ‘This Is Water’
A cool part about blogging is that it leads to the unexpected. A friend, who knows I’m an avid fly fisherman, talks about the importance of “unexpected turns in the river” in life. An email yesterday from Scott Denne brought that home. Now, knowing Scott was also a turn in the river. We first interacted