How Dan Ariely Turned Tragedy Into Discovery

The Fire and The Aftermath At 17, Dan Ariely, Duke Psychology professor and best-selling author, was badly injured in a magnesium fire at a graduation ceremony in Israel. 70% of his body was covered with burns. As anyone can imagine, severe burn rehabilitation treatment is intensely painful. The process involves enduring a daily soaking bath, removal of bandages and the ... Read More

Jon Acuff’s WDS Keynote – 3 Vital Takeaways

Jon Acuff's WDS Keynote - 3 Vital Takeaways
Last weekend, Chris Guillebeau’s WDS conference welcomed 3,000 global citizens living remarkable lives in a conventional world to downtown Portland, Oregon. World records were made. Ideas, insight and inspiration were shared. (And, I’m now on a first name basis with Bacon. So…success.) Perspective changing thinkers, doers, leaders, writers, digital media outlaws, magicians, founders and entrepreneurs all gave the participants much to consider. Here are my favorite ... Read More

3 Things I Learned from Gary Player

3 Things I Learned from Gary Player
Gary Player, winner of nine majors (including the 1961, 74 and 78 Masters Tournaments), and one of only five golfers to ever win the Career Grand Slam, has collected his own “Ten Commandments” about work, life and relationships.* As we celebrate Masters Weekend, revisit these time-tested insights about work and life from one of golf’s living legends.