Life Balance

The Case for Optimism: The Gates Foundation 2018 Letter

Global Change, Innovation, Leadership, Life Balance

This week the Gates Foundation released their 2018 Annual Letter. The letter has the following introduction: “A decade ago, we started a new annual tradition: sitting down to write… Continue Reading...

How to Find a Peaceful Retreat Each Day

Effectiveness, Life Balance

I recently went on a three day retreat. The retreat was silent, which basically means I didn’t talk for three days, but was also guided, with several group conferences which… Continue Reading...

Deep Work and Alexander Hamilton

Effectiveness, Leadership, Life Balance

Right now Alexander Hamilton is all the rage. The smash-hit musical that bears his name continues to attract and delight audiences. I don’t know what Hamilton would have made of… Continue Reading...

4 Tips to Help You Meet Your Resolutions

Effectiveness, Life Balance

It’s January, so the internet is flooded with posts and articles about New Year’s Resolutions. We are all works in progress, and identifying opportunities for self-improvement is worthy of our… Continue Reading...

Books: My 2017 Year in Review

Life Balance

As 2017 draws to a close and I review the books I read this year, I thought I’d share some of the highlights. As usual, I read less than I… Continue Reading...

Why Thinkers Should Think About Music

Life Balance, Productivity

The holiday season is a season of music. We hear a specific version of a certain song and might immediately recall childhood memories with stunning clarity and completeness. In an… Continue Reading...

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