Exponential Growth: A Concept We Can Use For Better Decision Making

Exponential Growth: A Concept We Can Use For Better Decision Making

One of the great challenges to the human mind in the age of technology, and AI and Moore’s law, is the ability to see things change exponentially. Moore’s law, in various forms, posits that technology (in any form) will double in speed, and cost 1/2 as much, every 2...
Surfs Up

Surfs Up

What a beautiful, serene, glorious morning. As I stare at the mighty Pacific, and watch the waves I have been listening to in my off and on subconscious all night pound the shore, and see surfers, and beachcombers, and early exercisers all doing their thing, I wonder...
I Turned 53 Last Week

I Turned 53 Last Week

I turned 53 last week. I am not a big birthday person in general, but it’s always nice to take a moment to reflect back on the year that was and the year to come… so I did and thought I would share a few things that came up for me. In no particular order…...
Company Priorities vs. Individual Priorities

Company Priorities vs. Individual Priorities

Another one of my favorite days happened recently, 10/1/23, the start of the 4th quarter.  And while it’s not a typically chosen “favorite day”, I thought it would be a good time to answer a question around quarterly planning that comes up a lot…way more than you’d...
Is Easier Better?

Is Easier Better?

I am getting ready to leave on a very exciting trip, to work with a small group to explore how to use flow state to become a better writer. The 3-day course is hosted by Steven Kotler, the NYT multi-time best-selling author. I am super excited for the course for a...
Lessons Learned from Jimmy Buffett – Deeply Engaging Your Customers

Lessons Learned from Jimmy Buffett – Deeply Engaging Your Customers

As you all know by now we just lost a legend of the business world, in Jimmy Buffett. In honor of his impact on me as an entrepreneur, I’m going to dedicate a few emails in the upcoming weeks about business and personal lessons learned through him as a musician and...