I think there are powerful lessons prior generations can teach us. Here is a TED Talk from James White, Sr., as he recounts his experiences as a young serviceman looking to provide for, and protect, his family. I particularly like the lessons learned he has tried to teach to the next generation, his grandchildren. His
Our Move and the ‘Knock on the Door’
We are moving. It made me think of my mother and WWII. Let me explain. I left this morning for the office and returned to find the house completely transformed by the movers. Nearly everything is boxed and wrapped. We bought a starter home in 1999. We had one child back then. The house seemed
A Favorite Braised Beef Recipe
It’s surprisingly cool and breezy today, on Sunday. So, I am cooking a braised beef dish for Sunday Dinner. It’s the kind that can cook ever-so-slowly in a low oven and is very easy to make. It is a crowd-favorite in our home. And, it’s a great dish for a dinner party or to woo a potential
A Very Emotional and Uplifting Speech
I’ve heard many speeches in my life. One that Curtis Martin recently gave (click here) is one of the best I’ve heard. Martin is a former pro football player, who used to be with the New England Patriots. He speaks about the impact that the team’s owner, Robert Kraft, had on his life–that, he in
Rest in Peace, Joe Trustey
I had heard about Joe Trustey long before I met him. Notre Dame graduate. Captain in the U.S. Army. Baker Scholar at Harvard Business School. A great sense of humor. I was a young plebe at Bain & Company. Joe sat near one of my roommates, who had long declared Joe “a cool dude.” My
My Fundraising Advice: Shop for Values
I’m finding myself increasingly giving the same advice to entrepreneurs, who are looking for funding. I tell them: “Shop for values.” Many of them are in sell mode, trying to convince a VC to invest. But, I hope they remember they are also in buy mode: they’re looking for people with whom they can work,