Julie and Julia: A Friendship Made in Hollywood

Posted in: Life- Dec 20, 2009 3 Comments

** Spoiler Alert: This post is better read after you’ve watched the movie, preferably right after. ** Yesterday I watched the movie Julie and Julia. (It’s Christmas holidays, don’t judge.) And it was recommended by my friend the diplomat, so I was watching it for Queen and country. For the most part it is a [...]

The Talent Myth: 5 Essential Insights on Deliberate Practice

Posted in: Goals, Life, Work- Jun 21, 2009 9 Comments

Outliers (by Malcolm Gladwell) and Talent is Overrated (by Geoff Colvin) show us that it doesn’t matter what you’re born with; outstanding success is available to anyone who will follow a few simple tips, the ones you’ll find below.