In the movie "The Wizard of Oz," Dorothy and her friends--the scarecrow, the lion and the tin man--had one thing they each lacked. The tin man had no heart; the lion, no courage, the scarecrow, no … [Read more...]
Insurance and the Risks of Life in an Uncertain Universe
July 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever thought about why we buy insurance to handle risk in our lives? After purchasing auto, home, health and life insurance, you'll probably get a sales pitch from an appliance store sales … [Read more...]
Want to Work for a Fun and Friendly Company?
June 24, 2010 By 2 Comments
Today I made a critical decision in my life. I will ONLY work for a company that is fun and friendly. I mean, life is too short to spend a third of your waking hours in an un-fun, not-so-friendly … [Read more...]
How We Spend Our Time as Unemployment Rises
June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Once again, the researchers are at work with their computer models and statistical flukes. In this case, the Labor Department recently released its 2009 American Time Use Survey telling us how people … [Read more...]
Surf Dog Makes Waves Doing What She Loves to Do
March 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Recently I wrote a piece on doing what you like doing to find a a satisfying job and career. My main point: "follow your bliss," as philosopher Joseph Campbell frequently wrote. Turns out that doing … [Read more...]
Can Silicon Valley and Wall Street Learn from Wyoming?
October 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Wyoming, population 533,000, is experiencing its 8th straight year of population growth. What does Wyoming know that Silicon Valley doesn't? Slower economic growth, less dependence on technology and … [Read more...]
Hard Times Selling Memories to Pay the Light Bill
October 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Did you know that Charles Dickens wrote "Hard Times" because he needed the money? Flash forward to 2009 in the U.S. where people--mostly elderly--sell their gold and silver jewelry, cameos, old … [Read more...]
