The Plague of Fake Passion

Fake passion is easy to spot. It relies on a predictable script: just the right buzzwords mixed with a perfect combination of Gary V quotes. It is a narrative engineered to tell the world that a project is moving at 100 MPH and demands a 100-hour workweek, claiming...

Why We Don’t Blow Smoke

You won’t find me beating around the bush. It’s not because I’m an asshole, though if you’re a sensitive delicate flower, you’ve probably already labeled me as one. I don’t dodge the point because if you ask for my point of view or a specific question, it is my...

Leading or Just Being Cheap?

Leading or Just Being Cheap? The Can Opener Test If you own a company, your primary job isn’t just “vision”, it’s making sure your team isn’t trying to build a skyscraper with a plastic shovel. I constantly see owners demand excellence while...

The College “Ticket” is a Lie

Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not saying all college is a scam. I want my doctor to have a degree. I want the vet working on my horses to have spent years in a lab. If you’re cutting into a human being or an animal, you better have hit the books. But for the rest...