It does sound a bit like a contradiction, but I think that this is one of the keys to a solid education. When we are at educational institutions, there is always this natural push towards being focused on the subject matter, specific topics, theories, skill sets, etc and I think this severely detriments the overall experience of an education.
When we’re learning, its important to have that window into your creative side, to question things, to be curious and explore all aspects of a subject, both related and unrelated to what …

Reading books is one of the best forms of self education ever created. Ever since I’ve graduated from college I’ve been reading more and more, and learning about things that I had no interest in previously.
What types of books should I read?
Everyone seems to have an opinion on what kinds of books you should read. Some think that non-fiction is the way to go and fiction is a waste of time. I personally enjoy both types of books, as I think you can learn lessons from either and having a …

Everyone always says they procrastinate, it’s their biggest weakness, so on and so forth. But is it really procrastination that we all believe we are suffering from or is it something else all together? I feel that most of us are usually doing one of two things when we are “procrastinating.”
1. Working On Other Things
Whenever I feel I’m putting off a more important task, I’m never really being unproductive, rather I’m just working on things that are not as urgent. Now, if you’re still doing work that is of value, …

When I was in college and working on my first startup, it was all about the plan. You need a business plan, you need financial projections, you need to know where you’ll be in 5 years, so on and so forth. Where did all that planning really get me? Nowhere.
Planning is all good and great when you’re doing it, feels valuable, but the fact of the matter is, nothing ever turns out quite like you expected it to, no matter how much you plan, which is truly why planning is …

Why do we need to be experts? Apparently we need to focus on one thing and become great at it because if we spend too much time on everything then we’ll never reach this level of specialty in anything. And being an expert in your field means everything nowadays… Malcolm Gladwell in Outliers tells us that it takes approximately 10,000 hours to achieve this level of expertise that is so often sought after.
Ok, so we focus in one area, we become experts and we know our field inside out, right? …

There’s all kinds of possible issues that could arise when you are starting a business with your friends or family, but truly, what matters most is the relationship between those involved because that’s the only real area where the dynamic is a bit different to any other business.
The key lesson here is when you are doing business with friends or family, you have to drop the ego and just put that relationship aside for the good of the company.
Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses and realizing and utilizing this fact …

I’ve been working in an office environment for the past 6 months, and under the stringent schedule of working hours, namely 9 AM to 5 PM, although it’s usually till 6ish. Although this is a standard in the business world, I must say I’m not a fan.
Taking Breaks
Working from 9 to 5 straight with just a break for lunch in the middle, is just not a realistic proposition for anyone and I know I certainly don’t adhere to this rule. I’m here from 9 to 5, but I have to …

Based on my experiences, the following are my top ways to innovate!
1). Intersect
Combining different ideas, perspectives, cultures, and basically anything and everything else is one of the best ways to innovate. If you don’t think so, read Medici Effect.
2). Observe don’t ASK
We can ask people all day what they want, what their opinions are, but the fact is, they don’t even know! As they say actions speak louder than words, so next time pay attention to what they’re doing not what they’re saying.
3). Collaborate
Working on your own can really help …