Disney and its unrealistic expectations
Disney has conditioned us to think that we'll find love at first sight. Maybe this is true for some people. And maybe I'm cynical because I »
Switching nouns
Rising Islamaphobia is scary. If you replace muslim with jew in these bigoted statements, they're eerily reminiscent of the explicit anti-semitism during the Third Reich. Are »
Speaking in plain language
Why would anyone intentionally use complicated sounding language? It seems like a waste of everyone's time if your audience can't understand what you're saying. Don't worry »
Sharing credit shows self-confidence
Being humble about your work and sharing credit with others demonstrates the kind of self-confidence that people like being around. People appreciate when their contributions are »
Negotiating is about relationships
The best negotiators can find creative win-win situations. They're able to figure out what winning means to their counter-parties and are straight forward about what they're »
The five minute rule
When hearing ideas for the first time, it's important to listen without being judgmental. If you from disagree too strongly early on, many people will find »
Asking how you can be helpful
We possess wealth in many currencies. Some is in the form of money or capital that can be directly exchanged for money. But, we also have »
The appeal of Vulcan culture
I'm fascinated by Vulcan culture. On the surface, it comes across as almost robotic. But, their adherence to logic and meditation were developed as ways to »
Wearing a uniform
I'm considering whether to start wearing a uniform. I don't enjoy choosing what I wear in the morning – it feels like a waste of time. Given »
Why should big tech companies stand for privacy?
Authorities often use data to discriminate against dissidents and minorities (e.g. homosexuals). While our current government may be relatively trustworthy, there's no guarantee that that »