We all have faith

We all have faith

What’s important to you?   We all (including atheists) practice some form of faith. We wake up every day and pray to many different “gods” – religion, knowledge, our email, the stock market, our careers, credentials, personal recognition, youth...
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,...
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