Will – the only four letter word you know 

A lifeOf ambition  Of labor Not just physical but emotional Of no regrets Of time as the biggest weapon you have Of will the only four letter word And at the end of the long hard day When you look up Not for inspiration  Not in desperation  But just to...

The worst of you

A new project A new relationship A new market A new business A vibrant economy A growing customer base A new place A world of newness And you are at your best. Your best mood. Your best face. Your best approach. Your best methods. Your best of everything.  The...

The tech CEO 

I often wondered, what is it that distinguishes the best tech CEOs from the not so good ones.  And someone gave me a glimpse last week.  The best tech CEOs always know the product 5 years out.  Not today. Not tomorrow. Not the next sprint. Or 10 such...

5 Tests Every Entrepreneur Should Fail At

1. The treadmill test The treadmill is a fascinating device. You walk on it, jog, run, run as fast as you can. Burn energy. Start panting. But you don’t move an inch forward. You are where you were right when you started. As an entrepreneur, chose what you...

Perfection is often mistaken 

One of my favorite interview question is “what is the worst thing about you?” It is uncanny how many times I have heard the response, “I am a perfectionist. I fret if things are not done the right way.” No you are not. Because here is what most...

You deserve more 

The past weekend led a bunch of us to realize that we are always surrounded by people that are always working hard. Never stopping. Never believing that it’s over. Never saying I quit.  And when we meet them, life forces us to say “you deserve...