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The Holiday Lights Theory of Economics

The Holiday Lights Theory of Economics is based on my observations of many holiday seasons, especially the winter holidays, during the past 20 years. I’ve noticed that when the economy is getting better (or, at least, people are feeling that it is getting better), more people decorate the outsides of their homes with holiday lights. […]

Dan Auerbach on Success

Here are a two key insights that singer and songwriter Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys shared in an article in Red Bulletin magazine. Don’t trust anyone who tells you to stick to the rules. — Dan Auerbach Don’t trust anyone who tells you to stick to the rules. — Dan Auerbach Click To Tweet […]

Q&A: When Is a Book Well-Written and Publishable?

This evening I answered the following book publishing question on Quora. I figured I’d share my answer here as well. Question Publishers: What tips you off that a book is well written or publishable? I’m asking this question because I’m about to send my manuscript to literary agents, as well to companies that accept slush. I’ve been […]

Get Ready to Shatter Your Illusions

Here is a short GIF that showcases a beautiful lady shattering glass. Use it to inspire yourself to shatter your own illusions. You can build something great. But you have to start by leaving your fears, your doubts, your insecurities, your inaction behind. Shatter your past to build your future! You can build something great. […]