My speech at TEDx Paris (in English)
April 5, 2010 · 5 min read
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)”
Malcolm Gladwell is wrong!
April 4, 2010 · 3 min read
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!”
The Big Short is fantastic!
April 2, 2010 · 2 min read
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!”
Why entrepreneurs should never retire!
March 26, 2010 · 3 min read
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!”
Conspirata was disappointing
March 24, 2010 · < 1 min read
As a self styled Roman history buff, I should have loved Robert Harris’ Conspirata. It tells the story … Continue reading “Conspirata was disappointing”
The Ghost Writer was disappointing
March 23, 2010 · < 1 min read
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”
Salon at my place
March 22, 2010 · < 1 min read
Last Monday I organized a gathering of smart individuals at my place. To broaden my horizons, I mostly … Continue reading “Salon at my place”
Alice in Wonderland is boring!
March 16, 2010 · < 1 min read
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!”
The Greatest Trade ever is a thrilling read!
March 2, 2010 · < 1 min read
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 a must read!
March 1, 2010 · 2 min 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!”
Don’t read Nanny Returns
February 28, 2010 · 2 min 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”
Great article on love in Scientific American
February 11, 2010 · < 1 min read
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”
Econ philosophy as a rap video :)
February 9, 2010 · < 1 min read
My inner econ geek loves this video!
My speech at TEDx Paris on the love of entrepreneurship
February 8, 2010 · < 1 min read
For the French speakers among you.
College Will Kill Your Entrepreneurial Spirit While Simultaneously Turning You into a Worker Bee
February 5, 2010 · < 1 min read
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”
Up in the Air is Fantastic!
February 2, 2010 · < 1 min read
The movie is great. It’s a movie about a fictional character in a fictional job, and yet it’s … Continue reading “Up in the Air is Fantastic!”
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