A few months ago I had an idea for the most upfront networking event you've ever attended. Today, I locked down the plan to make it happen. The idea is simple. In addition to a normal name tag, each …
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On Starting Something
Before starting a new project, you have to ask why no one else has done it and why you are the perfect person to make it happen. When you’re young, the answer might not be all that satisfying. You …
Are Creatives Born or Made?
We equate creativity with a natural born ability to come up with new ideas. In reality, creativity is more like being in shape. It makes sense to say "I'm not in shape." But it doesn't make any sense …
We need more theories
Any time someone has a "theory," I'm immediately intrigued. A theory means that they've thought deeply about a specific topic on numerous occasions, then come to a conclusion that might be wrong or …
Are you lacking motivation?
Maybe. But most people aren’t hyped up all day every day. That’s not a problem! You don’t need motivation to create good habits. You just need to understand friction. Sophomore year I would come …
Where does the money come from?
People that haven't paid a penny for Taylor Swift's music pay $300 to see her live. You might think selling CDs and songs on iTunes pays the bills, but live performances are what demand high price …