January 7, 2013

The impossibility of conventional wisdom

Give it up for Adrian Peterson, running back for the Minnesota Vikings. He had an incredible year, finishing the regular season just nine yards short of the single-season rushing record held by Eric Dickerson since 1984. A remarkable feat, ...

July 2, 2012

Why I gave journaling another try

Many years ago I observed that some of the people I respected the most made a habit of journaling. Intrigued, I decided to give it a try. So, I bought a nice leather journal and set out to record ...

May 26, 2011

What Became of A Real Man of Genius?

This is the time of year when we celebrate the new geniuses among us—graduates. But whatever happened to, arguably, the first real genius, the man who observed that "much study wearies the body?" This half-hour presentation examines the life ...

August 15, 2010

Thought for the Day – Proverbs 19:8 on Inquisitiveness

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.”– Proverbs 19:8 (NIV) Recently, I met with a CEO to explore whether our consulting firm could help his firm launch a new offering they were bringing ...

April 15, 2010

When You’re Facing Third & Long

In the game of life there are many third and long situations. Those are the times when hope and despair battle for ascendancy—when you’re facing the very possibility that you might very well fail at what you are attempting. When ...

April 13, 2010

Thought for the Day – Abraham Lincoln on Wisdom

I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.”– Abraham Lincoln One of the surest qualities of a wise person is their capacity for continual learning. The accumulation of wisdom is ...

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