Failing the Marshmallow Test
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Okay, we all get the gist of this one. …
Category Archives: Ripped from the Front Lines
Selling Problems
Selling Problems? Let’s straightaway clear up a misconception about this post, stemming from that title. You might be expecting this …
Beautiful Stuff
. — Jason Silva Wow, right? You did watch the video, yes? It is perfectly okay to click and watch …
No Whining No Problem
“Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions.” “Next time figure out what’s wrong before running it up the flag pole.” …
Mind the Gap Analysis
“You cannot solve a problem from the same consciousness that created it. You must learn to see the world anew.” …
Freedom From Choice
There is no denying that choice improves the quality of our lives. It enables us to control our destinies and …
Decision Fatigue
Three men doing time in Israeli prisons recently appeared before a parole board. Case 1 (heard at 8:50 a.m.): An …
Thinking ABOUT the Box
The exhortation to think outside the box has become ubiquitous in business. [But] the advice is backwards. You cannot possibly …
Not That; This.
I was playing Scrabble — yes, the old-fashioned way! — with two good friends. In between plays, Rich was sharing …
It Does Not Follow
“You don’t manage people; you manage things. You lead people.” — Admiral Grace Hopper A while back I recall being …
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