The Comfort of Data

The Comfort of Data

As my fellow Excel nerds will attest, measurement works. I’ve spent many hours creating lots (and lots) of spreadsheets because I firmly believed that you can’t improve something if you’re not measuring it.Whether it’s losing weight (calories, steps, etc.) or hitting...
Hey Google

Hey Google

Hey Google… How do I… You are one Google search away from the answer to any question you could possibly imagine. Theoretically, this should make life better. Unfortunately, all this information has tricked us into thinking everything should be easy. But no...
Wealth is like Seawater

Wealth is like Seawater

“Wealth is like seawater; the more we drink, the thirstier we become.” Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1851) The overachiever’s lie goes like this: I’ll be satisfied as soon as I ______ (get promoted, sell my business, pay off the vacation home, etc.). As...
Our Need for Control

Our Need for Control

“Let’s check your dad’s apothecary.” This is the lovingly sarcastic response from Nicole to any request for medicine while we’re driving. The “apothecary” is the central console of my car, and it may contain just about every remedy a person could need (Ibuprofen,...
How Much is Enough?

How Much is Enough?

You’ve undoubtedly asked yourself these questions (or similar versions) many times…   How much do I need to make? How many square feet should I have in my next home? How much do I need to retire?   For most people, the answer to these types of...
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