Only six weeks away from welcoming our son into this world, I can’t think of a more appropriate time to think about change. Ever since reading the classics of business literature – the likes of Peter Drucker, Marshall Goldsmith,
What vs. How
For the past couple weeks I’ve been reading Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport (special thanks to Igor Shindel for the great recommendation). The book is interesting. At the core, Newport examines
Lessons from the Clothing Industry
After a hard morning workout, my favorite thing to do is relax in the sauna and chat with my friends at the gym. Usually the conversation is pretty light (predominantly news, sports, weather) but every now and then we’ll chat
The Bumpy Road to Success
Over the past few weeks I’ve been reading Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs. In short, the book is phenomenal. Isaacson gives an intentionally evenhanded overview of Jobs’ successes, struggles, and bizarre personality quirks. From working in his garage with
Resistance to Change
It seems that every once in a while an innovation comes around that is so revolutionary that stirs public outcry by those who think the innovation will jeopardize their way of life. The most recent example are mobile-oriented technologies such
Change
Today I engaged in the one activity that’s universally accepted by all New Yorkers as the worst experience you can endure: moving apartments. I stared early this morning. My girlfriend and I went to pick up the rental truck at