Rick Smith

The happiness movement is dying, and I say it’s about time. 9-11 ushered us fearfully into a brave new world. The great recession caused us to question even the most fundamental rules of economics, not to mention the rules by which we live our lives. Our reaction was to sit ...

Nearly all successful people in business and life have a competitive nature. We want to win. We want to do what others say can’t be done. There is an undeniable adrenaline rush that comes with competition, and the thrill of victory. But many take competition to an unhealthy place, and ...

I was recently in Aspen for a series of meetings. During that time, I struck up conversations with a handful of service professionals, all mid to late twenties (and ALL with impressive college degrees), at the hotel and various restaurants I visited. I asked, “So, how long have you been ...

“I am dragged along by a strange new force. Desire and reason are pulling in different directions. I see the right way and approve it, but follow the wrong.” - Ovid Why is the irrational often more powerful than the rational? What leads us to do really stupid ...

@Joe McCurdy   I built the Ark.  I found 2 of everything.  But I just couldn't find another Kanye...

The Washington Post's Mensa invitational once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. (Hat tip to Roger Fransecky). Here are the 2009 winners: 1. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which ...