Last January, I was privileged to be invited to speak in French at the first TEDx Paris. They … Continuă lectura „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 … Continuă lectura „Malcolm Gladwell is wrong!”

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

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

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

Last Monday I organized a gathering of smart individuals at my place. To broaden my horizons, I mostly … Continuă lectura „Salon at my place”

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

It’s rare for nonfiction books to read like thrillers, but Gregory Zuckerman manages the feat in The Greatest … Continuă lectura „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 … Continuă lectura „Open is a must read!”

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

The December issue had an interesting section on falling in love. My favorite article was actually „The Happy … Continuă lectura „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 … Continuă lectura „College Will Kill Your Entrepreneurial Spirit While Simultaneously Turning You into a Worker Bee”