Monthly Archives: May 2010

Can you “think big” and be average at the same time?

The book Feeling Good has a chapter called “Dare to Be Average.” The idea is that many of us get caught in the perfectionist trap and since perfection is unattainable, it can mess you up emotionally/psychologically. However, if you want to be an entrepreneur or an entertainer or something unique, you have to think big. read more »

My 90/10 problem and how it feels like 50 First Dates

You may have heard about the 90/10 problem or the Pareto priniciple, which is 80/20. There are many interpretations of these laws and rules, such as 90% of life is out of our control and the 10% is our reaction to it. Or 80% of the work is done by 20% of the people. I read more »

Why Google copied Bing

Bing has been slowly but steadily gaining search share since it’s launch last June. It has taken a good portion of that share from Google. 2-3 points growth in share doesn’t seem like much unless you consider that no one has been able to do that since Google began it’s dominance. Google’s not going to read more »

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Homemade iced americanos….

Same as iced coffee but with espresso grounds.