Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish. Marcus Aurelius We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible. Vince Lombardi It is amazing what you can accomplish if ... [Continue Reading]
Quotable: On being unreasonable
Quotable: On identifying Opportunity
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." Thomas Edison "That is one of the tricks of opportunity. It has a sly habit of slipping in by the back door, and often it comes disguised in the form of ... [Continue Reading]
Quotable: On forging your destiny
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Backbone of our global trading world: Shipping
A short, fascinating look into the industry behind 90% of our global transportation system. Journalist Rose George's TEDTalk covers the crew, fuels, piracy, and marine life. Upon reflection, it is surprising how little we ever hear about this ... [Continue Reading]
Life is like photography…
For the generations that realize there was chemical photography before the digital realm, this image says it all. Thanks to fellow blogger John at Doug Does Life for pointing this one out! ... [Continue Reading]
Body language, chemicals, and the job interview
This 20 minute TEDtalk by Amy Cuddy highlights a fascinating insight into the real power of body language and the science behind it. Adopt her suggestions and improve your success in life! ... [Continue Reading]
The future of learning? A school in the clouds
Educational researcher Sugata Mitra conducted some really interesting experiments to determine what level of education young kids could reach if left to their own to learn. He talks about the results and the ideas that his findings have led him to in ... [Continue Reading]
China as the idol for emerging economies
A well presented argument (a 16 minute TEDtalk) for why China is rapidly becoming the new idol that emerging economies are increasingly trying to mimic: ... [Continue Reading]
RIP: Ronald Coase and why firms exist
As part of pursuing my "business detox" research agenda, I have tried to pay due attention to the work of economist Ronald Coase who developed the first theories on "why firms exist". As The Economist newspaper explains in their recent obituary for ... [Continue Reading]
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