I recently got back from a two-week vacation in Italy. In two cities, Bari and Florence, I reserved a rental car so that I could see the sights on my own terms, and on both occasions, I regretted making a reservation at all. I won't name the company. … [Continue reading] about Ripe for Disruption
When most people think of concerts, they think of high production value, tons of screaming fans, lights, and special effects. NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts flip the script. They're performed in an intimate setting with no frills and a limited amount … [Continue reading] about When Less Is More
A running list of the most historic business tweets. Some of these are inspiring, some embarrassing, but all are a part of Internet history. Check the dates on them. Jack Dorsey (Twitter) Ryan Hoover (Product Hunt) Travis Kalanick … [Continue reading] about Tweets in Business History
I mostly read non-fiction, but I try to slip a classic novel into my reading routine every few books. I probably read five books that I'd define as classic fiction every year. These are the five that I've enjoyed the most so far, and a few favorite … [Continue reading] about My 5 Favorite Classic Novels
Paulo Coelho is a master storyteller. The Alchemist is in my top five favorite books of all time. I recently came across The Story of the Pencil from his compilation of short stories in Like a Flowing River. I thought I'd share it here. He provides … [Continue reading] about The Pencil