I truly loved Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book on exceptional people. He argues that the largest reason those people … Leggi tutto “Outliers is fantastic!”

An article on the Freakonomics blog repudiates the notion that happiness is contagious. While an increase in your … Leggi tutto “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 … Leggi tutto “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. … Leggi tutto “Happiness is contagious!”

As a gamer and fan of marketplaces, I have followed with amazement the rise and fall of IGE. … Leggi tutto “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 … Leggi tutto “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 … Leggi tutto “Beijing and China: 14 years later”

Over the past few years, my angel investing strategy has been to be very selectively aggressive. I would … Leggi tutto “Change in angel investment strategy”

As an entrepreneur, I often find myself defending venture capitalists. For some reason, they have acquired a terrible … Leggi tutto “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 … Leggi tutto “Quantum of Solace is underwhelming”

On Tuesday, I had the privilege to attend an interview with Tom Stoppard at BAM by David Remnick, … Leggi tutto “Tom Stoppard on Chekhov”

I was a huge fan of the original Command & Conquer and Red Alert games. When they came … Leggi tutto “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 … Leggi tutto “And now for something completely different :)”

I went to a FOUNDERSclub & Silicon Alley Insider event last night was pleasantly surprised to learn they … Leggi tutto “It’s good to be 21 :)”

I blogged a few times that, your level of natural talent notwithstanding, excellence is achieved through deliberate practice … Leggi tutto “Talent is overrated!”