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.
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
Health Care and ‘Adverse Selection’
A headline in today’s Wall Street Journal caught my eye: “Lawmakers Call for Delay in Penalties for the Uninsured.” Basically, in 2014, if you don’t have health care coverage, you’ll be fined. But, because of the healthcare.gov web site problems, which are making it difficult to enroll for a plan, some lawmakers think it would
Game 1
I’ve arrived early at Fenway for Game 1 of the World Series. Eric Hjerpe, my business partner, and I are meeting up for dinner and the game. I feel incredibly blessed right now. I’ve always dreamed of having season tickets and then going to the World Series. It is something many boys and girls think
‘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
‘Don’t Worry About a Thing’
“Cause, everything little thing, gonna be all right.” Hail to the (Shane) Victor-ino. Video below, or click here. Go Sox!