It’s been said that Knowledge is Power. And if that’s the case, then what could be more powerful than understanding the 48 Laws of Power? The question of how to understand their context in a moral context without compromising our values is something I had the opportunity to discuss with an undisclosed public official. We discussed the laws in detail, and we shared thoughts on how they can be applied
Psychology
November 14, 2022
4 Predictions for the Most Disruptive Innovations of the Next 20 Years
A friend recently reminded me of Y2K and the dot-com implosion. It’s hard to believe that was just two decades ago. It made me wonder what the next twenty years will look like. Predicting the future is always suspect but what fascinates me most are predictions about foundational innovations which have already been technologically proven. What stands in their way are the cultural impediments that block every disruptive innovation. We adamantly
November 11, 2022
Dealing with Negative People
What is the single biggest determinant of your happiness? The answer to this question, as you probably already know, is not wealth, fame, beauty, or power. Rather, it is how others—particularly those closest to you such as friends, family, and colleagues—treat you. When people close to you are nice to you, you can’t help but feel happy; when they mistreat you or avoid you, you are bound to be unhappy. The