Day 233 – Being a Top Performer Means Being Different
I was talking to the founder of a new company today, and she asked what she “should be doing.” The inquiry was well intended; she wanted to do the right things, the best things, to ensure the success of her new company. I realized that I had asked this same question many times in my […]
Day 232 – Horse Vision
Humans have a vertical field of view of about 135 degrees vertically. This allows us to see above and below us. We have about 180 degrees horizontally, so we can see on each side of in a pretty wide field of view. A few interesting concepts about human vision. Our central and primary vision is […]
Day 231 – It is Not Adoption, It’s Evolution
There clearly is a new mentality developing that the widespread use of AI technologies as a core part of business operations is inevitable. I think I can remember Mr. Smith telling Neo in The Matrix that it was not an impossibility but rather an inevitability that would lead to the death of his species! So […]
Day 230 – 15 Minutes Adds Up
Since today is Memorial Day, I started organizing a box of family heirlooms. What started as a good intent to archive some content from family members has become several boxes of “keepsake” clutter. In these boxes are treasured items from many relatives, including several who were in WWII and WWI. Remembering Heroes Through Clutter It […]
Day 229 – Ceremony Holds Value
Last night driving home from a graduation, we noticed a Moose Lodge. My son asked me what a Moose Lodge was, and I described what I remember growing up about groups, clubs, and fraternal orders that were established for men and women. This was yesterday’s social media. A quick internet search in the car landed […]
Day 228 – How You Start is Not How You Will Be
I talked with Adam Harris from Cloudbeds yesterday, and he commented that I found it insightful and rather profound. Paraphrasing, he said that what he started out doing was not what they ended up doing. The original idea did not pan out, but along the way, they discovered a better approach that was more relevant […]
Day 227 – Be Audacious, Unpredictable and a Little Crazy
I had a fun day today. I participated in TechCon, a new conference in its second year in San Diego. I had the opportunity to interview several of the speakers. During those conversations, I learned a lot, gained valuable perspective, and had some good laughs. For the most part, I was impressed by the amazing […]
Day 226 – Goals Should be Unobtainable!
We are inundated with advice these days about setting goals, creating specific and measurable objectives, and devising OKRs. We’re regaled with stories of exciting and successful people who attribute their incredible achievements, at least in part, to their meticulous goal-setting practices. We’ve developed elegant software to set these goals up and track progress in real-time. […]
Day 225 – The Donut Shop and the Gym
Every morning, I am faced with a significant decision that encapsulates my daily struggle: the choice between the donut shop and the gym. This decision has become a literal and figurative symbol of my commitment to choosing vitality over indulgence. A few blocks from my home lies a gym, a place I frequent in pursuit […]
Day 224 – Dual Coding Theory
From Bodybuilding to Cognitive Psychology Allan Paivio was a fascinating figure I encountered during my undergraduate studies. Not only was he a bodybuilder who clinched the title of Mr. Canada in 1948, but he also owned a gym and health studio in Montreal. However, his most significant contribution lies in the realm of cognitive psychology. […]