Last January, I was privileged to be invited to speak in French at the first TEDx Paris. They … Continue reading “My speech at TEDx Paris (in English)”

I usually find much to agree with in Malcolm Gladwell’s writing, be it in Outliers or his collection … Continue reading “Malcolm Gladwell is wrong!”

Michael Lewis’ books have been hit or miss for me. Liar’s Poker provided a great social commentary on … Continue reading “The Big Short is fantastic!”

This poem about an idling Ulysses by Alfred Tennyson brings to mind what might happen to an entrepreneur … Continue reading “Why entrepreneurs should never retire!”

As a self styled Roman history buff, I should have loved Robert Harris’ Conspirata. It tells the story … Continue reading “Conspirata was disappointing”

While significantly better than Alice in Wonderland, the move did not live up to expectations. The movie’s overt … Continue reading “The Ghost Writer was disappointing”

Last Monday I organized a gathering of smart individuals at my place. To broaden my horizons, I mostly … Continue reading “Salon at my place”

I had heard good things and went to see the movie this week-end in IMAX 3D. I was … Continue reading “Alice in Wonderland is boring!”

It’s rare for nonfiction books to read like thrillers, but Gregory Zuckerman manages the feat in The Greatest … Continue reading “The Greatest Trade ever is a thrilling read!”

Open is not only the best sports autobiography I ever read, it’s one of the best biographies I … Continue reading “Open is a must read!”

I have a confession to make: I love chick lit and chick flicks! I suppose that beneath the … Continue reading “Don’t read Nanny Returns”

The December issue had an interesting section on falling in love. My favorite article was actually “The Happy … Continue reading “Great article on love in Scientific American”

My inner econ geek loves this video!

For the French speakers among you.

This article tells a fascinating story of a journey of survival through entrepreneurship. The persistence and trial and … Continue reading “College Will Kill Your Entrepreneurial Spirit While Simultaneously Turning You into a Worker Bee”