Generation Z is one of the names used for the First World or Western generation of people born between the early-1990s to late 2000s. As this generation is still being born, and is still very young, it is hard to describe its characteristics without speculating. Relatively little is firmly established about its composition, character,...
“There are three classes of people: those who see, those who see when they are shown, and those who do not see.” “It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” “Iron rusts from disuse;...
“Crowd” and “Outsourcing” for the act of outsourcing tasks, traditionally performed by an employee or contractor to a large group of people or community (a crowd), through an open call. For example, the public may be invited to develop a new technology, carry out a design task, refine or carry out the steps of...
Front page headline on Friday’s Wall Street Journal proclaimed a big up-tick worldwide in the manufacturing sector. According to the paper, everybody is making more and more stuff. This helps assure that the recovery “has legs.” Auto sales, too, came in stronger than expected in March. So it sounds like the recovery has wheels...
How you can create a speech in less than 10 mins that is equally effective and to-the-point (without all the fluff!) . Start with the conclusion! Echoing Steven Covey’s 2nd habit, it is critical to have the end in mind. In the case of your speech, ask yourself what’s your message? Are you convincing...
As the manic-depressive decade of the 2000s came to a close, stocks staged a spectacular, global bust and powerful rebound. Housing also did the bust thing; we may be waiting a long time for the powerful real estate rebound, however. So, where to invest in 2010? A mattress? Real estate? Apple? Many experts are...
A few years back, a little book started something very big. A message that has already prompted people to give to others, connect with friends and family, and help those in need like never before. Every one of us has powerful gifts to share, now we all have the added inspiration, resources and opportunities...
“My father says that almost the whole world is asleep. Everybody you know. Everybody you see. Everybody you talk to.” “He says that only a few people are awake and they live in a state of constant, total amazement.” - Joe Versus The Volcano, Patricia — the billionaire’s daughter My take is only slightly...
When’s the last time you turned on CNN and heard an encouraging story about business owners doing good in the world? When’s the last time you heard somebody in the media or education system say, “We need to build up entrepreneurs, because new businesses will become the foundation of our communities” ? For all...
I came across an article yesterday touting the release of Honda’s new personal mobility technology, U3-X (pictured below). Basically, the U3-X is a stool with a unique directional wheel system that allows it to travel diagonally, as well as right, left, forward, and backward – a robotic unicycle if you will. When I read...
The Fourth Turning is an amazingly prescient book Neil Howe wrote with the late William Strauss in 1997. The work, which describes generational archetypes and the cyclical patterns created by these archetypes, has been an eye-opener to anyone able to entertain the notion that history may repeat itself. At the time the book was...
1. Have you in the last 10 days … visited a customer? 2. Have you called a customer … TODAY? 3. Have you in the last 60–90 days … had a seminar in which several folks from the customer’s operation (different levels, different functions, different divisions)interacted, via facilitator, with various of your folks? 4....
“People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering.” “Do you wish to be great? Then begin...
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The path to greatness is called SACRIFICE. Imagine cavemen sitting in comfort before a fire in a communal cave being urged by their mates to go hunting for food on a cold, rainy, winter day. They are being called on to make a sacrifice. They are being asked to give up the comfort of...
Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Transcendentalism A theologian, essayist, orator and poet, Emerson is variously described as America’s own philosopher, our first literary giant, the father of the environmental movement, and the founder of what literary critic Harold Bloom calls “the American religion,” a distinctive blend of individualism and self-reliance. Emerson’s philosophy, Transcendentalism, began...
ABC News reported a few days ago that the outbreak of swine flu virus last spring was only a preview of the alarming events to come. The full onslaught of swine flu in the United States will make itself painfully known during the upcoming flu season, starting fairly early in September. It will most...
Water is the magic elixir of life and universal solvent that allows us to eliminate toxins from our cells. As most people know, water is composed of oxygen and hydrogen. Water is critical for structural stabilization of proteins, lipids, and the membranes of our cells. Transportation of ions, charged particles, from cell to cell...
“Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to continually be part of unanimity.” Christopher Morley “We may be very busy, we may be very...
Innovation is the spark of capitalism. To celebrate our 85th anniversary, we have selected business breakthroughs that have changed our lives in a profound way since Forbes started publishing. We also highlight 15 more that promise to do the same in the future. Our past and future picks are a provocative and comprehensive challenge...
We believe that the ability to transmit a message to so many different people is an important and unique asset of XPLANE. Together we achieved greater comprehension and a homologous vision of the project. “It is my desire to inspire people of all ages and social demographics to think about leadership on a broad...
“The Google SERPs are like the 10 seats in the front row of a hot concert. If you can get some strong friends to help you fill up the front row and keep the bum rushers and hecklers away – you’ll enjoy a perfect view with no hassles or interruptions.” Brett Borders “Although your...
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If you could change your life completely by changing less than 1% of your daily routine would you do it? By investing 7 minutes per day (roughly ½ % of 24 hours) in yourself and your education you can dramatically improve your skills and get more out of your life. In our fast paced...
Who was the dominant figure of Henry David Thoreau, an avid naturalist, essayist, reform advocate and civil disobedient. Thoreau believed that as we get older we fall into a routine, gradually and mindlessly beating a track for ourselves. Bogged down with daily trifles, we lose our gusto for living. The great mass of men,...
Words and Phrases on my White Board Optimize I must get better. Take a deep breath and remind myself we live in an abundant world Focus on revenue producing activities This is not a time to slow down. This is a time to speed up. Take massive action now! Where are my best opportunities...
The 16 major trends that will shape the new century 1. The age of instant communications. 2. A world without economic borders. 3. Four steps to a one-world economy. 4. Internet commerce and learning. 5. The new service society. 6. The marriage of big and small. 7. The new age of leisure. 8. The...
1. Just do it. – Nike 2. Think Small. – Volkswagen 3. Don’t be vague. Ask for Haig. – Haig Scotch Whiskey 4. When you got it, flaunt it. – Braniff Airlines 5. All the news that’s fit to print. – The New York Times 6. Let Your Fingers Do The Walking. – Yellow...
And what has Rick done for his father? Not much–except save his life. Dick and Rick Hoyt are a father-and-son team from Massachusetts who together compete just about continuously in marathon races. And if they’re not in a marathon they are in a triathlon — that daunting, almost superhuman, combination of 26.2 miles of...
Reno, NV “Make no mistake… this is an exercise in radical self-reliance…” (Burning Man survival guide) Howdy… No, I’m not at Burning Man this year. Just couldn’t pull it off, because of random acts of viciousness and distraction ladled upon my poor vulnerable head by the universe. Visited last year. Might go next year,...
Most people use mostly their acquired knowledge and adopt a “take the bull by the horns” approach to tackle challenges and move up in the world. But a few use their inner intelligence to overcome challenges… According to Deepak Chopra, tapping into and then acting on this inner intelligence creates far less stress than...
At times we all question: How can I live my best life? What purpose in life do I hope to serve? How can I create the most life-changing impact on my business, my family, and myself? We search for answers. Yet all along, the world’s greatest leaders already have the answers. They are ready...
Raymond Aaron in his book “Double Your Income Doing What You Love” breaks life down into six pathways, and then sets out a simple but highly effective system for you to set goals in all six categories every month. Using his MTO system, he teaches you how to set each goal at three levels—Minimum,...
Scientists had plenty of reasons to celebrate in 2008. The Large Hadron Collider fired up for the first time, a temple of science opened its doors, several companies promised cheap genome sequencing and President-elect Obama hired a fantastic team of science advisers. After decades of work, researchers made rat stem cells, built the first...
0. Flexible Displays Researchers have worked on thin, paperlike displays that can be folded, rolled or sewn into the sleeve of your hoodie. Flexible displays could change the way we interact with the info-universe, creating new kinds of cellphones, portable computers, e-newspapers and electronic books. Meanwhile, Hewlett Packard announced a manufacturing breakthrough that allows...
“Every outcome require a specific set of tools and a specific mind set.” “Working in a collaborative environment with a collaborative spirit where the behavior of each individual is: no task is too hard, no challenge is too difficult, no time seems too much, whoever has the right skills; just to jump in and...
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness; it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity; it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness; it was the spring of hope,...
Every epoch requires people and organizations to develop core competencies or skills needed to be successful. Harvard Graduate School of Education professor Helen Haste has identified five that we should begin teaching our students. We business managers should also consider how to bring these skills to our companies and careers. Managing Ambiguity. “Managing ambiguity...
Empowering Beliefs can free the mind of our limitations, and allow us to believe that new things are possible: they unlock the chains which hold us back and open our minds to all kinds of new possibilities. Remember the story of Roger Bannister, the first man to run a mile in under 4 minutes?...
“Successful people make their decisions quickly and change their minds slowly, Unsuccessful people make their decisions slowly and change their mind quickly” Andy Andrews “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” T. S. Eliot “A Master Mind is the harmonious alliance of two or more...
If you’re attacking your market from multiple positions and your competition isn’t, you have all the advantage and it will show up in your increased success and income. Jay Abraham Understand that you need to sell you and your ideas in order to advance your career, gain more respect, and increase your success, influence...
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The skill of powerful questioning is the tool that can help take your coaching to even greater heights. So, what exactly is a powerful question? Well, it is that question which stops you dead in your tracks. It is the question that validates who you are. It is a question that opens up possibilities...
Before you open another door, follow this three-step process: Stop. Pause. Enter. It might take an extra 10 seconds, but doing this will help you become more conscious of your objectives and help you connect with your spouse, children, boss, mother-in-law, or whomever. I took the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory — an online quiz...
The 80/20 Rule Pareto’s rule states that only 20 percent of your work accounts for 80 percent of your output. Be ruthless in cutting down the amount of time you spend on the less important 80 percent Parkinson’s Law Parkinson’s Law states that “work will fill the time available for its completion.” Give yourself...
If you want to reduce the stress in your life you need to simplify your lifestyle. Of course, this is much easier said than done, because it’s the ants, not the elephants that seem to get the best of us every time. Instead of tackling the big problems that seem overwhelming, it helps to...
Now you might have heard the story about the businessman on vacation. He was staring at the calm blue sea thinking about lunch. A small boat laden with large yellow fin tuna docked near the pretty Mexican village. A lone fishermen jumped ashore. “That’s a great catch,” said the tourist. “How long did it...
You may know hundreds of people. Yet how many are truly fascinating? I’ve often wondered about these men and women. What gives them that special indefinable quality that makes them so enjoyable to be around? Some will say its education, talent, money, humor or celebrity. But I think it’s something that’s within the reach...
It’s essential to learn new skills quickly in today’s information economy. Today, you are what you know. If you want to progress forwards in life, you need to learn new skills. But most adults resent learning. When was the last time you learnt something significant in your life? Like a new language? New software?...
“What you want, wants you.” Mark Victor Hansen “Hope might be a virtue, but it is rarely a strategy.” Richard Parson “If you were seated at a table of, say, 15 of the greatest minds and successes of our day, and you were allowed to ask ONE question, what one question would you ask?...
Seeing the Light Scott Woolley Richard Friend’s supermolecules will give us paper-thin display screens–and much more. The Secrets of Scent Daniel Lyons Linda Buck maps the brain using her nose. Steely Dan Lea Goldman Daniel Branagan and his heroic metal. Mister Natural Benjamin Fulford Masatsugu Taniguchi tries to create the first nonpolluting economy in...
At their best, sports are about more than just winning games and diverting crowds. They test the limits of what the human body and spirit can achieve. A great athlete performing at the peak of their powers is as moving as a Shakespearean tragedy or a Bach sonata. When Bannister crossed the finish line...
Future by Design shares the life and far-reaching vision of Jacque Fresco, considered by many to be a modern day Da Vinci. Peer to Einstein and Buckminster Fuller, Jacque is a self-taught futurist who describes himself most often as a “generalist” or multi-disciplinarian — a student of many inter-related fields. He is a prolific...
“Make it simple. Make it memorable. Make it inviting to look at. Make it fun to read.” Leo Burnett “Business has only two functions – marketing and innovation.” Peter Drucker “I notice increasing reluctance on the part of marketing executives to use judgment; they are coming to rely too much on research, and they...
Ever had days when getting out of bed was the last thing you wanted to do? I’ve had those days, too. I once thought that I needed to take supplements in order to wake up all energized and ready to take on the day. But, as it turns out, all I need is a...
Did God make nutrition? Did God make the laws of nature so that surgical procedures would work – and so that the combustion engine would work – and so that energy medicine would work (and a thousand others)? I believe the answer is: ABSOLUTELY! Anything that is naturally occurring in nature, and happens consistently,...
I’ve taken this affirmation with me all over the world. Reading it regularly will help you become resilient in the face of life’s challenges. Stay focused on your goals and decorate your desk with this beautiful “Champion’s Creed” Success leaves clues. Reading the lives of people who have accomplished great things will helps develop...
What Do You Want to Create? Perhaps the greatest myth about creativity is the idea that it’s a rare gift or genetic endowment possessed by only a few. We see an original painting, feel moved to our core by a piece of music, or read about an incredible scientific discovery and mistakenly conclude that...
What kind of earthqueakes can you predict in your life? What are you learning today to let your dreams come true? What changes have you experieced or want to experience? Memorable Quotes Bonnie: George Malley! You learned the Portuguese language in 20 minutes? George Malley: Not all of it. ————————————————— Dr. Bob Niedorf: All...