UPDATE: February 14, 2019: Since writing this article in late 2017, Microsoft seems to have made a change that makes it a bit harder to reverse engineer someone's address book, but most of the problem remains. You can read my update on how Skype still...
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Stever in the BBC on Goal Setting (and why not to set goals)
Check out the new article in BBC Capital about Why We Should All Give Up on Goals Already. The title is a bit sensationalistic, but the article seriously asks when do goals hinder, rather than help, achievement.
Why business models matter: Understanding health insurance
When you're making business decisions, one of your most powerful tools is to understand business models. A business model is, simply, how a company makes money. If you want an in-depth definition with examples, check out my article on business models that was written...
Barking up the Wrong Tree, the Science of Success with Eric Barker
Eric Barker shares his non-intuitive, scientifically-backed insights on what does and doesn't lead to success.
Mind Reading for Fun and Profit!
Want followers? Want to get more from a negotiation than you go in expecting? Want more loyal relationships with your employees? Want people to be committed to your cause? Want deeper friendships and romantic relationships? Empathy is the key. It’s the ability to...
The Fourth Circle of Focus: Scaleability
In my article on focusing your life around what you’re good at, what’s needed, what you love, and what’s scaleable, the “what’s scaleable” is a piece that’s new to me, and may be new to you. It’s worth talking about, though. The Myth of Hard Work says that if you work...
Entrepreneurs aren’t primarily risk-takers; their main mindset is something else entirely
Entrepreneurship isn’t about taking risks Entrepreneurship is all the rage these days, and I’ve had a lot of people ask me if they have “the right personality type” to be entrepreneurs. They think entrepreneurship is about risk-taking. Entrepreneurs must love risk,...
President Trump, viewed as a CEO, part 4
President Trump CEO, part 4: Allocating Capital This is part 4 in a series on President Trump viewed through the lens of being a CEO. Part of President Trump’s great appeal is that he’s perceived as a successful businessperson. He’s even been talked about as...
President Trump, viewed as a CEO, part 3
President Trump CEO, part 3: Setting Culture This is part 3 in a series on President Trump viewed through the lens of being a CEO. Part of President Trump’s great appeal is that he’s perceived as a successful businessperson. He’s even been talked about as being...
President Trump, viewed as a CEO, part 2
President Trump CEO, part 2: Leading the Top Team This is part 2 in a series on President Trump viewed through the lens of being a CEO. Part of President Trump’s great appeal is that he’s perceived as a successful businessperson. He’s even been talked about as...