John Snow and What If

In 1854 in Soho, London there was a cholera outbreak. At the time, cholera was believed to be the result of either God’s will or bad air. There was one man, John Snow, a local physician, who didn’t believe either of those causes.  Snow postulated that the...

Estee Lauder, Costco, and YOU

The Estée Lauder Companies had a great first quarter, as did Costco. We know that because public companies are required by the SEC to report their financials on a quarterly basis; so 4x a year, investors get to see the progress. Why is that important...

Do You Like to be Criticized?

Do you like to be criticized? No, right? Of course not, who would? Yesterday while staying at a hotel I have stayed at 3x before, I finally reached my breaking point and complained. Ironically, after venting my frustration, the young man to whom I complained was...

Motivational Monday!

ow do you get better? How do you become the best? Maybe the answer is—hire a coach. Below is a great Ted Talk from Atul Gawande, an American surgeon, public health researcher, author, and writer for The New Yorker. Atul Gawande is brutally honest in this Ted...

Friday’s Quote

“You are strong when you know your weaknesses. You are beautiful when you appreciate your flaws. You are wise when you learn from your mistakes.” Unknown Whoever delivered these words of wisdom was incredibly thoughtful in choosing three key words that...