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Have ideas? Here’s an important observation for you
Let’s get this blog machine dusted off and humming again with a simple observation that I’ve found to be true: It’s very easy to come up with reasons why something…
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Remember Kindness?
Posted on January 17, 2012 | View CommentsI have a younger brother named Michael. He’s a junior in high school, smart kid, and a really good football player (starting defensive end on a very good team). When... -
Enter “the Overture”: My New Year’s Resolution for 2012
Posted on January 16, 2012 | View CommentsStarting back in 2010, my New Year’s Resolution has been to make “80% of my days an Absolute Masterpiece.” I want to be able to look back at the day... -
A look back at the adventure of 2011
Posted on December 23, 2011 | View Comments2011 is coming to an end, which means its time for me to reflect back on the year, so I can prepare for what’s up ahead. 2011′s developments and significant events... -
To the Edge of Chaos
Posted on December 18, 2011 | View CommentsThe term “Edge of Chaos” stems from observations made by researchers in complexity science. Here’s the basic idea: On one side of the spectrum, a system can be highly ordered... -
A mildly embarrassing day in the gym: Physical Challenge baseline testing and lessons learned
Posted on December 13, 2011 | View CommentsBack in September I took up my Physical Strength Challenge. After lifting for about 6 weeks (and then taking some time off due to Thanksgiving and travelling), I finally did... -
The Feynman Paradox
Posted on November 23, 2011 | View CommentsI’ve come to recognize Richard Feynman as one of the Masters of Living. I’ve got a number of posts to write before I can fully explain why I think this,... -
Overall, Walt Disney was a failure
Posted on November 9, 2011 | View CommentsI enjoy studying the stories of “great men”. If you approach a biography of one of history’s great minds with the right filter, you can pick up some good data... -
The Ubiquitous Time Thieves: Don’t be one
Posted on October 23, 2011 | View CommentsThis past weekend, I was walking along Commonwealth Avenue in Boston near Kenmore Square. On the sidewalk in front of me next to an apartment building’s stoop, I noticed... -
Solve this Riddle: Why don’t the physicists argue?
Posted on October 21, 2011 | View CommentsTime for a riddle of sorts. It’s a very unique type of riddle. Here it is: 5 of history’s greatest physicists are sitting at a round table. They’re faced with... -
How to better understand your friends
Posted on October 10, 2011 | View CommentsWhen do you really know someone? And what’s the best way for developing this full understanding of the person? I’ve thought about these questions from time to time. I like...
