Hello, long-lost other blogger here. So, uh, it’s pretty bad out there! You are probably trying to figure out what the hell to do about it. Here are some words of advice, from wisdom gained through a couple decades in the trenches. Hope it helps. 1. Get your house in order. “Self-care” has become a … Continue reading A Few Eggs of Advice in These Trying Times
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The Gene Shepherd Show
Jerry Seinfeld says he learned storytelling from Gene Shepherd. Some recordings are on YouTube.
Zuihitsu, 2025-01
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here’s this month’s installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. Heights are driven by process. Bottoms are driven by events. Above all, do not lie to yourself. At first, few see the opportunity. Eventually, … Continue reading Zuihitsu, 2025-01
Stuff You Should Have Been Taught In College But Weren’t
As part of my job running Terraform Industries, I get to build an amazing team of super smart people, and that involves interviewing hundreds of people. Over time certain patterns have become obvious, but I remember when they weren’t obvious to me on the other side of the table! It has become clear to me … Continue reading Stuff You Should Have Been Taught In College But Weren’t
Reformation! by The Fall
Triangle of Talent
From: Shaan Puri
Zuihitsu, 2024-12
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here’s this month’s installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. Success contains the seeds of its own destruction. It breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive. Always take sides. Neutrality helps the … Continue reading Zuihitsu, 2024-12
Zuihitsu, 2024-11
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here’s this month’s installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box.—Italian proverb Planning assumes order. Preparation assumes a range of possibilities. Sooner … Continue reading Zuihitsu, 2024-11
Zuihitsu, 2024-10
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here’s this month’s installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. Without great risks, there can be no great art. You cannot learn what you think you already know. What you are seeking is also … Continue reading Zuihitsu, 2024-10
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