Looking at self improvement paradigms in science and religion to see what Transcendental Meditation can bring to the self help dis..
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DotIncubate: The Online Incubation / Coworking Space
I believe firmly that in 10 – 15 years, online communication / collaboration will have advanced to the point that it will be common place for startups to telecommute their workforce. While the benefits of sitting next to another person and sharing the emotions of a startup are undeniable, more and more I believe we [...]
4 Tips To Handling A Dissenter
It’s easy to be a contrarian and studies have repeatedly shown that even incompetent dissenters (those that the group recognizes as clueless) can have a large impact on breaking the spell of group conformity. Because of this, dissenters competent or incompetent can play critical roles in business, organization, family meetings, or even classroom situations. When [...]
How much is enough?
Seth Godin recently posed an interesting question on his blog essentially asking the question “how much is enough?” It’s a question that we are all forced to answer at times when it comes to our time, our money, our resources. When someone’s ‘enough ceiling’ for a specific area, like giving to a charity, is essentially [...]
An inspiring letter from Lincoln
Without a doubt one of the great figures in American history was Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln’s formal education lasted only about 18 months, with most of his learning being self-taught. Perhaps it was this commitment to education, no matter what the circumstances, that inspired Lincoln to write the letter you are about to read. The letter [...]
Why I didn’t watch the Oscars
Now, I’ve never been the movie type. Having said that I have nothing against movies, and in fact enjoy them when I do take the time to sit down and watch one. I’ve always preferred, however, heading down to the local lake or going to the gym if I actually have 2 hours free. Having [...]
5 Reasons Partner Dancing Will Make You A Better Man
Learning to dance has been one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. In addition to meeting incredible people, having an absolute blast, and not having to go to the bar to meet people, the learning process is filled with valuable lessons that can be transferred to all aspects of your life. In [...]
App to tell you your cell phone radiation exposure
One thing I’ve often questioned is my need for a cellphone. Certainly I find them useful, but I’ve also felt that there is a certain amount of peace that not being able to be reached affords. Oh, and then there is that radiation thing. Though the evidence appears conflicting, I intuitively can’t help but feel [...]
What the Apostle Paul can teach us about speech
How would you like to know what your friends really think of you? With new anonymous feedback services like BetterMe.com popping up on the internet whether you want to or not you may be finding out. As a person who has experienced first hand the difficulties that anonymous internet communications can create, having a broader [...]
“It takes seven years to convert the average man…”
In 1926, about 5 years before Thomas Edison’s passing he wrote a letter to William Le Roy Emmet, a long time employee of General Electric, a company Edison helped found. The letter was brief and I’ve included it here: I love this letter because it succinctly strikes at the heart of why so many times [...]
Why you should be using OpenCourseWare
I have a penchant for reading non-fiction. After reading up on cognitive science I decided a more formal education in the subject be both enjoyable and useful. One thing I didn’t want to do was spend thousands of dollars on a new degree. I also didn’t want to haphazardly search through the internet for tidbits [...]