David has hit a hot button of mine on [suits](http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/silverman/2009/09/what-does-a-suit-say-about-you.html). A suit is the sign of oppression when required to be taken seriously. Clearly, there are appropriate times one must wear one but just because you … [Read more...]
Emotions Mixed With Ego Will Conspire Againest You
Humans are emotional animals. Logic, reason and practicality quick flee when emotions are in hyperdrive. Mix emotions with a fragile ego and decisions will seem unreasonable, bordering on insane. Keeping your emotions in check takes practice and determination. Setting ego aside … [Read more...]
Zenhabits: How Simplicity Can Help Creativity, Briefly
This [post](http://zenhabits.net/2009/09/how-simplicity-can-help-creativity-briefly/) over at Zen habits has some great ideas on producing creative work. Item #5 is a great way to break through the "nothing is getting done" mode when all those distractions come to roost. At my … [Read more...]
Creative Class: College Cost to Earnings Gap
Another great chart over at [The Creative Class](http://www.creativeclass.com/creative_class/2009/09/13/widening-college-cost-to-earnings-gap/). I wonder if we are back to the 70's when you did not need a college degree to get a good paying job. All you needed was the desire to … [Read more...]
Dealing With Criticism
Constructive criticism is hard to take. Worst still is the Grade-A, A-hole who will rip you a new one every chance he gets. That’s a lot worst. The vile, bitterness that oozes out of his forked tongue stings like a million wasps. Yet, what is he really saying? Is it really a … [Read more...]