In January 1996, Bill Gates wrote an essay about the future of the Internet. The title of his piece was “Content is King.” He believed the fledgling online world of the 90’s and 00’s would take a path similar to the one that broadcast media had up to that point, where the people who created content would be the influencers,…
What’s the most important relationship in your life? Of course, it’s subjective. For many, the first person to come to mind will be your spouse. For others, it might be a child, a parent, or a friend. And there’s no right or wrong answer to the question. But in terms of the one relationship that impacts more than any other…
The personal growth conversation might seem a bit crowded, especially for newcomers. Enter the term into Google’s search bar and in less than half a second you’ll have nearly 6 billion results. Can it be a complicated topic? Certainly. It’s nuanced and deeply emotionally driven, because that’s the way that people are. But in all the in-depth discussion around it…
Hannibal crossing the Alps to surprise the Roman army. Charlemagne’s conquest of Western Europe. The Allies’ D-Day invasion of Normandy. These are the powerful images conjured by the word “strategy” – military maneuvers using smart tactics to secure victory. But strategy isn’t just for winning wars. There’s a famous saying that goes, “Most people spend more time planning their summer…
Admiral Robert Peary attempted to reach the North Pole seven times before he finally achieved his goal. Oscar Hammerstein produced five shows on Broadway that were flops before staging the smash hit Oklahoma, which was seen by more than 4.5 million people during a record breaking run of 2,212 performances. Thomas Edison failed in his attempt to create a workable…
Welcome to 2024, a brand new year brimming with potential. All around the world, people are joining gyms, buying planners, and making bold claims of sweeping change in their New Year’s resolutions – a time-honored, but often fruitless tradition. Unfortunately, the reasons people resist change, especially sudden and dramatic change, are nuanced and many. Some of us have a difficult…
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