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On People, Process, and Passion and Persistence

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Karl

My boss back at Bell Atlantic, who became my friend and mentor, Pat Trongo, had the following quote from Peter Senge’s “The Fifth Discipline” on his cube wall in big bold letters. I found it inspirational back then. But now … Continue reading →

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A Mathematician’s Lament: on education

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Karl

Paul Lockhart wrote an accessible read on what is wrong with math education and the popular perception of math that is reinforced in culture that has been shared on the Web in quite a few corners. It deserves a wider … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Karl

Steve Jobs said, in his well linked commencement speech, “you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards”. Learning from experience, gaining perspective, carrying it forward, is the roots of wisdom. So when we say, … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts on Steve Jobs stepping down as Apple’s CEO

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Karl

Apple is far more than the creation of one man. A casual scan of Folklore.org, a site focused on its history, will tell you that. But so would Steve Jobs. He’s created a culture at Apple that is going to … Continue reading →

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“Right Now”: On the present, being present, and practice (TEDXPhilly related)

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Karl

1. Breathe. 2. Remind yourself: Whatever you are doing – right now – you are practicing. 3. Remind yourself: Whatever you practice – you are improving, you are building, you are growing. 4. Ask yourself: Is this what you want … Continue reading →

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“What was the point in trying? Who wants to be laughed at?”

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Karl

Erika Meyer shares what it was like learning to play guitar, fighting to make it happen, being a woman, and being told a few times along the way she had ‘no talent’: “How I Learned To Play Guitar”: In 2000 … Continue reading →

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Joy bigger than the universe, and sorrow for a lifetime

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Karl

Absolute must read – Jennifer Lawler: “For Jessica”. The latest: “A vigil for Jessica”: Now, between the crisis and the catastrophe, you know you should lift a glass of champagne, but you have failed to lay in supplies yet again. … Continue reading →

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Some Father’s Day thoughts

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Karl

I really don’t think of Father’s Day as most do. Knowing me you’d understand why. I think of it as a day for thanks giving. For those with child and without, who try and leave in a better state what … Continue reading →

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What is “Fast Fashion”, how it relates to big data, Facebook and us

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Karl

Speed. Data. Lack of security. Encouraged anxiety. What makes a self-identity? And… fashion, clothing retailers and social media. n+1 has an interesting read in: The Accidental Bricoleurs: …As the fast in fast fashion implies, the companies’ comparative advantage lies in … Continue reading →

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Be a Builder, not a Leader

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Karl

Read Umair Haque’s Builders’ Manifesto and get inspired. Screw that actually. Put it into action. Be it. Because the organizations we are part of need it to navigate the fast pace of change. Because our communities need us to act … Continue reading →

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