Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. America sometimes has to wait. Especially, I find, in matters of taste. Europe still has that gastronomic something on occasion and here we clamor for it like children for screen time. I bring, therefore, good news. […]
I know few who watch reality TV for the reality. Most people certainly don’t tune into Survivor because they expect to land on a desert island one day and need some practical tips. People watch for the drama, the cathartic experience. It’s fun to see and vicariously feel what people will do and say in
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Want to learn new skills or gain insights from industry experts, but have limited space in your schedule? Listen to a podcast. They are one of the most flexible ways to consume content, and you don’t need a lot of extra time. You can listen to them on your daily commute, while you’re cooking dinner
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Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. Is trying to save the world really worth it? Look around you and consider whether all your fellow humans really deserve this lovely place. But, wait. You’re of a more optimistic spirit. You recycle. You compost.
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Many people abide by this philosophy. Hey, it makes life a lot easier. If you’re not constantly trying to reinvent the wheel, you can focus on pursuing happiness and success. It is one of many simple rules intended to help individuals prioritize and prevent unnecessary distraction or worry.
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The only way to be truly successful at something, is to concentrate and put the work in to execute it. But some days, life catches up with you. You may not be feeling well or may be having issues with your personal life. On these days, it’s hard to concentrate on the task at hand.
Many obstacles will present themselves that will challenge your mental strength and ultimately, your ability to be a high-performing entrepreneur. It’s tempting to search for external tactics as a solution, but becoming mentally tough requires you to go inward. Failing to address your internal world, which is more commonly called our beliefs will place you
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A full solar eclipse is undoubtedly one of the natural displays of a lifetime. To earn my PhD in astrophysics, I helped build an x-ray observational satellite, still orbiting the Earth and gathering data about the cosmos. Science, for me, has always been rooted in four values: Beauty Curiosity Experiment and observation Honest reporting of results
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Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. Driving along the roads of California, it seems like little ever changes. The cars that mosey by all seem like the cars I saw last year. Perhaps I haven’t been paying attention. Perhaps I’m just numbed.
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Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. What is it they say in financial ads? The wise money-making scheme we’re selling could make you richer or, well, poorer. So what many people do is buy a house and hope that, if they can
