What You Can Learn from Woody, Boo, and Mr. Incredible

Great book - both inspirational and educational
Pixar movies are awesome. The Pixar library includes such amazing movies as Toy Story and Toy Story 2, The Incredibles, Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, and Wall-E. On Rotten Tomatoes their worst reviewed movie is at 75%. 75% …

Don’t Be an Idiot

Michael Scott and Dwight Schrute from NBC’s The Office:

Michael: What’s the most inspiring thing I ever said to you?
Dwight: “Don’t be an idiot.” Changed my life.
Dwight: Whenever I’m about to do something, I think, “Would an idiot do that?” And if they would, I do not …

5 Things You Can Learn From a Comedian About Business

I have a guest post on Businessweek.com!

Check it out here:

5 Things You Can Learn From a Comedian About Business

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Huge 50% Discount off the Speaking School!

Big news: My partner and I are dropping the price of this November’s Speaking School by 50%! That’s right, it was $4,997, but now you can attend for just $2,497!

http://www.TheSpeakingSchool.com

I just spoke with my partner, Fred Gleeck, and we both had similar experiences. We spoke with people who were interested in attending, but with …

The “Duct Tape” Lifestyle

Ahh, duct tape. Is there anything you can not do?Ever heard the phrase “analysis paralysis?” It means exactly what it sounds like: over analyzing something to a point where you take no action. I recently came across on article on this idea from the world …

I’m WAAAAAY More Important Than You…

Double Parking - Aaaaaaaaargh! <br /> (Photo by richardmasoner)Ok, it’s not that I believe I’m more important than you. This just seems to be the attitude so many people take when it comes to matters of common courtesy.

Yesterday, I was driving in the city of …

Market Research, Generosity, and the Curse of Bad Wine

Mmmmm, red wine...so good... <br /> (Photo by Yashima)Sometimes you can display a little selfishness and come out ahead. Usually though, the universe smacks you in the head when you forget to be generous. I sadly learned this lesson this past weekend…

I was at my …

What Are You an Example Of?

Rock Music!!Late one night (yes, after a couple drinks) I got into a discussion with some friends about rock music. The question of the hour was, “if you met someone that had never heard ‘rock music’ and had no idea what it was, what one …

Don’t Know What You Got Until It’s Gone

Picture by Jeffrey M. VinocurNo, this is not a tribute to 80’s Hair Metal Band Cinderella. Rather, it’s a reminder to appreciate and take advantage of the opportunities you have now

A couple of days ago the city of Philadelphia announced that because of …

You Talking to Me?

You talkin' to me? (Or just yourself, you weirdo...?)A few days ago I posted about my experience of going to Lowe’s to buy a pipe snake. I left out a short but weird experience that made me think about the way the world communicates…

I …