You will never experience less reality than when you are watching a reality show. You’re watching people who aren’t actors, put into situations created by people who aren’t writers and they’re second guessing how they think you would like to see them behave if this were a real situation, which it’s not. And you … Read more
The phrase “skin in the game” was coined by none other than Warren Buffet based on his belief business owners and executives should have a significant personal stake in the outcome of the ventures they run. It is a lesson taught in every entrepreneurship class. And, if you are a regular Shark Tank viewer, … Read more
Millions of Americans are in danger of being infected by a rampant contagion which is spreading rapidly throughout the country–polling fatigue. Almost every website includes a paid banner or pop-up asking your opinion about the presidential race, which issue is most important to you, would you take a COVID-19 vaccine, do you feel safe … Read more
DEPROGRAMMING 101 is one person’s attempt to encourage others to open their minds and challenge the status quo. I do not pretend I have all the answers nor do I want you to take my positions as gospel. The blogs on each topic are presented as food for thought and stimuli. Each ends with the … Read more
NOTE: Today’s post is the 599th since I started this project in October, 2015. I have spent much too much time thinking about the focus or subject of #600. I want it to be memorable, if not monumental. Maybe an update on past topics. Or a mea culpa reminding readers “FWIW” was occasionally zero, considering … Read more