The Financial Times just ran a very interesting article on the pitfalls of marrying an entrepreneur. As they … Continue reading “The pitfalls of marrying an entrepreneur”

My friend Auren Hoffman just posted an article arguing that wine is a big scam. Check it out, … Continue reading “Wine is a big scam!”

Most business books cover what it takes for large businesses to get even larger. Very few have covered … Continue reading “Zero to $1 billion”

The BBC recently reported that people fluent in two languages rather than one were both sharper mentally and … Continue reading “Learn to speak another language: it’s good for you!”

In a recent article I wrote how most successful entrepreneurs were not innate geniuses but got their success … Continue reading “What Kind of Genius are You?”

Reposted from New Scientist: http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/mg19426094.400?DCMP=NLC-nletter&nsref=mg19426094.400 IMAGINE having a spare copy of your immune system on ice, ready to … Continue reading “Create a back-up copy of your immune system”

There is ever more evidence that we humans are extremely primitive. Psychologists are demonstrating time and time again … Continue reading “Who’s Minding the Mind?”

Psychology Today has a great article on human nature. I am not sure I buy all the arguments … Continue reading “Ten Politically Incorrect Truths about Human Nature”

Tony Blair is probably the most gifted politician of his generation. He is smart, open minded and a … Continue reading “Read Tony Blair’s essay in The Economist”

George Meyer just wrote an amazing satirical essay in the New Yorker on the addiction to conferences. Check … Continue reading “For the love of conferences :)”

As much as we think of ourselves as extremely rational and intelligent beings, there is a growing body … Continue reading “Top 10 ways to make better decisions”

The New York Times had a very interesting article on morality in primates. As many primates display empathy, … Continue reading “Morality in Primates”

The NY Times just published a great article called “Darwin’s God” discussing why people believe in God. It’s … Continue reading “Why people believe in God”

While true polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci are rare, there is an increasing body of evidence to suggest … Continue reading “The benefits of intellectual curiosity”

I count The Thomas Crown Affair with Pierce Brosnan as one of my favorite movies and was amused … Continue reading “The Real Thomas Crown Affair!”