I wrote the article below in 2004.  Almost 6 1/2 years ago.  I went back to read it because I wanted to know if the science has changed at all or if the building of an NBA team has changed due to the science.  The answer is no and no. The science is the same…

The Wealth Effect on Individuals suggests that the more wealth people know or feel they have, the more likely they are to spend their money. Which in turn is good for the economy. I’m no economist. Thankfully. I try to pay attention to what is happening with the economy and create observations based on experience and…

As I installed my Logitech Google TV box I checked my email, I mean GMail,  on my G2 Slide. Someone needed some info, so I pulled up the information from a file stored on Google Docs using my browser of choice, Chrome. Then it occurred to me. I’m surrounded by Google and for the most…

A week before Auburn vs Oregon came down to the final play we made the inquiries.  Could TCU play the winner of Auburn vs Oregon ?  TCU had only played 13 games. Oregon would only have played 13 games. Auburn, 14 games.  If Oregon won , would it be possible to play TCU as their…

  Every boxing fan has complained about the number of undefeated boxers.  Seems like any up any coming “contender” has fought the same 12 – 14 record boxer and the same 52-year-old former champs.  Whatever it takes to get you wins and keep you un-defeated.  It’s the Don King special. BCS Schools have obviously been…

The greatest lie ever told used to be Wall Street telling main street to “buy and hold”.  Of course thats what they told you every chance they got. It’s not what they did.  The holding period for stocks dropped from 8 years in 1960s to 2 years in the 1990s and 8 months in the…

It always cracks me up when someone repeatedly peppers me with a product/service/idea and hits me with the refrain “i won’t take no for an answer” or “would you take no for an answer ?”.  Let me answer that question for you right now. Hell Yes I take no for an answer. I try to…

With the great response to Shark Tank (fridays on ABC 8pm/7pm…shameless plug)..I wanted to repost my Success and Motivation series because it answers most of the email questions I get from the show.. Enjoy and post any comments ! Success and Motivation, Part 1 Apr 23rd 2004 9:37AM Success and Motivation I did it too….

It is easy to complain. Much harder to come up with solutions. Many won’t like what I propose, but who wants to make lawyers happy anyway ? The solution ? 1.  End all software patents. Don’t make them shorter, eliminate them.  I have no problem with software being copyrightable just as it always has been….

another post from last year that i thought was relevant again: What Business is Wall Street In ? May 9th 2010 11:36AM My last two posts were designed to stimulate discussion.  But lets talk the real problem that regulators, public companies, investor/shareholders and traders face.  The problem is that Wall Street doesn’t know what business it…