I truly loved Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book on exceptional people. He argues that the largest reason those people … Continuar leyendo «Outliers is fantastic!»

An article on the Freakonomics blog repudiates the notion that happiness is contagious. While an increase in your … Continuar leyendo «Happiness is not contagious after all :)»

Andy Kessler‘s book is a fascinating and witty retelling of the story of technology of capital markets. It … Continuar leyendo «How We Got Here is a must read for everyone with an interest in technology»

A new study suggests that your happiness is heavily influenced by the happiness of the people around you. … Continuar leyendo «Happiness is contagious!»

As a gamer and fan of marketplaces, I have followed with amazement the rise and fall of IGE. … Continuar leyendo «The incredible rise and fall of IGE»

As both a movie buff and an avid gamer, I have both an Xbox 360 and a Netflix … Continuar leyendo «Netflix and the Xbox 360: a match made in Heaven!»

Even though I have been to China many times in the past 14 years, my last trip to … Continuar leyendo «Beijing and China: 14 years later»

Over the past few years, my angel investing strategy has been to be very selectively aggressive. I would … Continuar leyendo «Change in angel investment strategy»

As an entrepreneur, I often find myself defending venture capitalists. For some reason, they have acquired a terrible … Continuar leyendo «VCs are not sheep – why VCs invest less during downturns»

Despite its unrealistic poker scenes, I loved Casino Royale. I loved its dark, gritty tone. I loved the … Continuar leyendo «Quantum of Solace is underwhelming»

On Tuesday, I had the privilege to attend an interview with Tom Stoppard at BAM by David Remnick, … Continuar leyendo «Tom Stoppard on Chekhov»

I was a huge fan of the original Command & Conquer and Red Alert games. When they came … Continuar leyendo «Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 is disappointing»

It has been said ridicule no longer kills. To test that assertion and stay in the spirit of … Continuar leyendo «And now for something completely different :)»

I went to a FOUNDERSclub & Silicon Alley Insider event last night was pleasantly surprised to learn they … Continuar leyendo «It’s good to be 21 :)»

I blogged a few times that, your level of natural talent notwithstanding, excellence is achieved through deliberate practice … Continuar leyendo «Talent is overrated!»