February 2008
7 posts
Pursuing Successs vs Knowing Thyself
“Then, when the Roman empire flourished, it was all about Greatness. They didn’t fart around in public baths like the Greeks pondering life’s ultimate virtue. Little Roman kids wanted to be great. They became a great warrior or a great senator. It was the vision of greatness that kept people dreaming and competing. Now, look at other empires to see what the main thing has been...
The "Mind Like Water" Myth →
David Allen vs Bruce Lee
Treat employees like volunteers? →
“Progress isn’t made by early risers. It’s made by lazy men trying to find easier...”
– Robert Heinlein (thanks MyNewCompany)
Britain Gets Creative →
“Whether you’re M&S or any other company selling products, you have to see that customers don’t just want a transaction, they want an experience. The notion that a creative economy is all about high art is nonsense.”
Mama Mia! The story of an amazing entrepreneur →
The man behind Grey Goose vodka understood that Americans want to pay more - you just have to give them a good story. Now he has a new tale to tell. it’s about a tequila called Corazón. The Cocktail Creationist >