fun facts
Jerry Seinfeld’s 2024 Duke commencement address.
He reminds the kids to have a sense of humor, as it’s their “Stanley Cup water bottle on the brutal long hike of life.” ~ learn more
thoughts of food
Defending Sweeetgreen’s steak.
“I just read a post where someone is throwing shade at sweetgreen for adding steak to their menu (of which I think was an awesome move by their part). The person posting is, of course, are a vegan advocate but […]
retail therapy
Will Foxtrot make a come-back?
At least one guy (me) hopes so. “Multiple Chicago landlords are considering deals with the new ownership group of Foxtrot, which several people familiar with the matter have said involves the brand’s founder Mike LaVitola.” ~ learn more
retail therapy
The people lending money to your local pot dealer.
“A New York lawmaker called for the state to sever its relationship with a Chicago-based private equity firm helping to fund weed dispensaries run by people impacted by the war on drugs following a report from THE CITY revealing alarming […]
to your health
CVS drugs go cost-plus.
“CVS’ new CostVantage model will work with a formula based on how much CVS paid for the drug, a set markup over those costs, and a fee for pharmacy services to fill the prescription, according to a news release. Some […]
better doing
Navigating the unpredictability of everything.
“We dramatically, repeatedly fail to predict the future. Does that mean “strategy” is senseless? No, it means you need these techniques to navigate a volatile world.” ~ learn more
better doing
Uninterrupted work.
Interruptions can be so costly for many types of work. Not short mindless tasks like stuffing envelopes, but certainly for complex thought work. This piece explores the two dimensions that can make this costly: fixed startup costs and linear vs […]
better doing
11 public speaking techniques from the world’s greatest speakers.
This was new advice: “As I start my run, my heart rate spikes and I start sweating. At that point, I start practicing my speech to make it muscle memory, allowing my brain to know that I can calmly get […]
tech, startups, internet
Apple’s great flattening.
Did you see that Apple ad? The one where they crushed all the creative tools of the last several centuries into one super-thin iPad. Creatives didn’t love it. This Stratechery piece uses the ad as a jumping off point for […]
tech, startups, internet
Are the flying cars finally here?
Yes! Well, almost! Okay, soon! Fine, someway! “People in the industry tend to think that flight is useful and awesome, and not necessarily in that order. One of the reasons that the idea of flying cars has endured is that […]