Talk about serendipity. Today started off with a call to 911, ended with a successful surgery, and along the way included a chance meeting with one of the most fascinating people I have ever met. This morning my Aunt slipped on some ice and ended up breaking her hip. My Aunt Eileen is an amazing … Continue reading Why Can’t Everyone Be Like David?
The Magic of Compounding – Start Early
Remember that time is money. - Ben Franklin, Advice to a Young Tradesman, 1748 To prove what Franklin meant about the time value of money, let's use an example, one that pays homage to Franklin. Another famous saying of Franklin's is "A penny saved is a penny got." Imagine someone took Franklin's advice, and took … Continue reading The Magic of Compounding – Start Early
My Cognitive Dissonance and Confirmation Bias Are Kicking in Again
(please note - this is one of my longer blog posts - you've been warned!) As a vegan, there are certain beliefs I hold about which foods are good for me and which foods are not. When the results of new studies are announced that reach conclusions that are not consistent with my beliefs as … Continue reading My Cognitive Dissonance and Confirmation Bias Are Kicking in Again
What Pet Should I Get?
It's the year of completely unexpected book releases. First there was the news a couple of weeks ago about Harper Lee's sequel to "To Kill a Mockingbird." And just today it was announced that a new Dr. Seuss book will be available this summer Here's a brief description of the book from Amazon, where it … Continue reading What Pet Should I Get?
It’s the Little Things
Villanova's men's basketball coach Jay Wright is a national figure, well known for his movie star looks, his stylish suits, his composed demeanor, and his thoughtful interviews. His players have had great success both on and off the court. Currently the team is ranked 6th in the nation, and for the past two years has … Continue reading It’s the Little Things
How Do You Spend Your Snow Days?
Today was my first snow day of the semester, and like many snow days it reminds me of the many classic Calvin and Hobbes comic strips devoted to Calvin's adventures in the snow. One strip, the one depicted above, has always stuck with me, and not just because it was the final one. Â I often … Continue reading How Do You Spend Your Snow Days?
Make Good Art – for Business Professionals
I'm a sucker for a good graduation speech, and one of my favorites is Neil Gaiman's 2012 speech to students at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. The speech was also made into a best-selling book. Neil Gaiman is a successful author of adult novels, children's books, graphic novels (the Sandman series), and has … Continue reading Make Good Art – for Business Professionals
Reader Comments
Given the avalanche of reader comments and questions I am starting to receive, I thought the most efficient way to reply would be to periodically answer several at once, so let's get to the mailbag. Dear Jim, What's with your obsession with Seth Godin, Bruce Springsteen, and Anna Kendrick? You seem to keep dropping their … Continue reading Reader Comments
Philly for the Win!
The City of Brotherly Love is on a roll right now. First there was the announcement that Pope Francis would be visiting the city this September. It's the first visit papal visit to the U.S. since 2008, and he couldn't have chosen a better city. Hotels within  a10-mile radius to the city have been sold out … Continue reading Philly for the Win!
Google Search and the Tragedy of the Commons
Seth Godin's post today asks the reader if Google is making the web stupid. Here's a brief excerpt: "Google (the source of so much traffic) is under huge pressure from Wall Street to deliver increased profits, and until self-driving cars kick in, the largest share of those earnings is going to come from the ads … Continue reading Google Search and the Tragedy of the Commons
Borden's Blather 