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Shifting Paradigms 31 Jan 2013 | 02:15 am
Paradigm is a short word that has the intimidation factor of a much longer word. It’s one of those that we know the meaning of, but can’t put into words particularly well. So let’s start with getting ...
If You’re Not Taking Risks You’re Letting Time Pass 21 Nov 2012 | 12:26 pm
I like to occasionally examine my comfort in life in different areas, especially socially and professionally. And it’s not because I want to make sure I’m nice and comfy – quite the opposite. If I’m n...
It’s Been One Year Since Dropping My Job Like a Bad Habit 27 Oct 2012 | 02:58 am
What a year it has been! It’s been all about challenging assumptions, shifting paradigms, and setting up the life I want. Let’s take a look at a few areas. Vacations I spent my first significant time ...
Sports are Cool – The Oakland Athletics Edition 4 Oct 2012 | 04:27 am
Today the Oakland Athletics won the American League West. There are so many cool things about this, I don’t know where to start. I guess we’ll start at the beginning of the season. Going into the seas...
Inconsequential Childhood Memories 15 Sep 2012 | 02:56 am
Memory is a funny thing. Some people remember everything from a decade ago crystal clear. Others can’t remember where they parked their car an hour ago. Of course a certain amount of memory can be tra...
Starbucks Treat Receipt – The Best Idea Ever? 24 Aug 2012 | 10:20 am
Starbucks is one clever company. I have been impressed by their promotions: like donating $5 to create US jobs for every pound of coffee purchased. I have been impressed by their fearless embrace of n...
Back to School Again – My First Experience with Coursera 7 Aug 2012 | 12:45 pm
In the spring I sat in on a class at Stanford – “Startup” taught by Peter Theil. I definitely learned a ton, but it wasn’t until I noticed I achieving perfect attendance that I thought I might enjoy t...
The Mindset and Demeanor of Favorite vs. That of an Underdog 14 Jul 2012 | 11:22 am
I am a competitive guy. Compared amongst Stanford “I must overachieve”rs, I am more competitive than most. Compared to the athletes I have encountered over the years, I am more competitive than most. ...
All That Is Man – Cory Booker Drops Knowledge on Stanford Graduates 27 Jun 2012 | 09:59 am
A little over a week ago Stanford had its 121st commencement ceremony. The speaker was graduate, former Stanford football player, Rhode Scholar, and current New Jersey major Cory Booker. I first heard...
Strong Beliefs – A Willingness to Ignore a Lack of Supporting Evidence and Contradictory Facts 7 Jun 2012 | 02:39 am
There are plenty of things people believe blindly without much evidence. You could consider these people lazy for not gathering enough information to make an informed decision. You could consider thes...
