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I Miss My Grandchildren

I Miss My Grandchildren

May 30, 2020

Editor’s Note:  I don’t just love this article because it reflects my and Alice’ feelings, it is simply a brilliantly written article.  And this “love note” is from a science...
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Epic Race Call of the ‘Coronavirus Stakes’

Epic Race Call of the ‘Coronavirus Stakes’

May 30, 2020

Editor’s note:   I’ve seen several variations of this and all of them make me laugh.  Enjoy.
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Confirmation Bias

May 30, 2020

I have become familiar with the study of heuristics over the years.  If I keep it simple, heuristics are mental shortcuts that help us make decisions and judgments.  I learn...
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You Can Always Tell Ferrari by the Sound of Its Engine…

You Can Always Tell Ferrari by the Sound of Its Engine…

April 27, 2020

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Pity Parties

Pity Parties

April 27, 2020

A student raised his hand during an MBA guest lecture some years ago and said to me, “Thanks for telling us about the barriers you overcame to succeed, but could...
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April Comedy | Jonathan Winters

March 30, 2020

Editor's Note: People seemed to enjoy Robin Williams last month, so I looked up Robin's hero, Dayton native Jonathon Winters and found this from 60 Minutes long ago. Both suffered...
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Calm Also Has a Coefficient

Calm Also Has a Coefficient

March 30, 2020

By Seth Godin Original Article: Editor’s Note:  My favorite blog ever from my favorite blogger, Seth Godin.  I highly recommend his daily readings at www.sethgodin.com , which are free.  He...
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Learning By Paradox

Learning By Paradox

March 30, 2020

My worldview has been shaped by paradox.  Here are a few of my favorites.        You can’t sell when you’re talking   And yet most salespeople “show up and throw up”.  One of...
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Diworsification

Diworsification

February 27, 2020

I first noticed this term in Peter Lynch’s book “One Up on Wall Street” (1989). He used it to describe companies investing in areas widely different from their main businesses....
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Word of Mouth – The power of telling stories – BBC Sounds

Word of Mouth – The power of telling stories – BBC Sounds

February 27, 2020

Link to Interview | Released On:   18 Feb 2020 Available for over a year Michael Rosen talks to storyteller Clare Muireann Murphy about how telling and listening to stories...
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