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The real meaning behind “Eat the tariffs”
Let’s just be clear: When Trump warns companies to “eat the tariffs,” as he did Read More

I may be a little too competitive
I played mini golf with Clara and Charlie on Sunday afternoon at Safari Golf — Read More

Why I don’t need blackout curtains
I was advising a client based in Brooklyn on how to be a more effective, Read More

Semicolons are the worst
“Do not use semicolons,” wrote Kurt Vonnegut, who averaged fewer than 30 a novel (about Read More

But he had your employee murdered…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy spent last week in Saudi Arabia with Trump, announcing a partnership Read More

Awe and pride and disbelief
Last Saturday, Elysha and I drove to New York City. After parking the car, we Read More

Be as funny as possible
“The best ideas come as jokes. Make your thinking as funny as possible.” – David Read More

Why positive feedback is important
I’m working with the vice president of a Fortune 500 company. She’s preparing to deliver Read More

A simple solution to terrible problem
Search Engine is an excellent podcast hosted by PJ Vogt. It seeks to “answer the Read More
My Stories
As an author, podcaster, and performer, my life is a series of stories that continue to unfold. Dive into my books, explore insightful articles, read daily musings on my blog, watch engaging videos, and tune into my podcasts. Each format offers a unique slice of my narrative adventure.