Technology: The Law of Unintended Consequences
I’ve been called a skeptic, an alarmist, and a doomsayer because the focus of most of my technology blogging is on the risks of and what’s wrong with technology. I realize that I may sound like a Luddite despite the fact that I’m actually an early adapter and readily admit that I couldn’t function in […]
Read MoreTechnology: 10 Things I Love About Technology
I’ve been reviewing my technology-related blog posts of late and I’ve noticed a particular trend that I find troubling: I seem to be a technology doomsayer. The overriding theme I’ve identified in my own writing about technology is one of skepticism and caution. My posts tend to focus on the problems that technology creates, not […]
Read MorePolitics: Outrage 2.0
What do the following have in common? ?Too big to fail? government bailouts. Executive pay on Wall Street. The absence of universal health care in America. The influence of lobbyists on government. All of the above should immediately generate profound outrage among all of our citizens, regardless of their geography, race, ethnicity, politics, or religion. […]
Read MoreSports: Find Your Prime Intensity
Prime intensity is the ideal amount of physiological activity necessary for you to perform your best. It is also the level of intensity that you perceive as most positive and beneficial to your sports performances. Unfortunately, there is no one ideal level of intensity for every athlete. Prime intensity is individual; it’s different for everyone. […]
Read MoreParenting: Conditional Love is Good!
Note: In my November, 2009 newsletter, Unconditional Love is Bad!, I provoked some strong responses from readers. The main beef that they had was with my notion that parents withdraw their love from their children. Let me clarify this point. I’m not talking about what we as parents feel (of course, we always love our […]
Read MoreBusiness: Self-knowledge for Success
Now that you have an understanding of Prime Business (performing at a consistently high level under the challenging conditions) from my Prime Business posts (if you missed them, read here), you can begin the process of achieving it. The first step involves gaining a better understanding of yourself in essential areas that impact your work. This […]
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