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Tap the Knowledge of People in Your Network
Have you ever had a question that you just didn't know who to ask? There's a new website designed to help you. Aardvark is a new kind of tool that lets you tap into the knowledge and experience of friends and friends-of-friends. Think of it as a crowd-sourced (or human powered) knowledge engine. However, instead
Past Performance Doesn't Limit the Future
How will history view the past decade? In my holiday greeting, this year, I chose the phrase: "I hope that you are grateful for the things that are great in your life, that you choose what you can use from the things weren't great … and that you invest those lessons in your future." We
A Data Visualization of the Past Decade
Here is a clever way to capture a lot of information. It also seems like a good technique to try with personal or business information … or (with a little modification) even to use as a planning tool. You can click the image to get the full-size version. From the NYTimes.
Capitalogix Commentary 12/27/09
Since I'm spending the holidays in Asia, I thought I'd share a few lighter things this week. First up is the Elf-Yourself site from JibJab. And my wife says I can't dance. Send your own ElfYourself eCards Click here to make one yourself. Second, here is something I look forward to each year. Uncle Jay
Simon Sinek Says "Start with Why"
Inspiration is stronger than persuasion. It gives people a sense of purpose and belonging that has little to do with external incentive or benefit. Simon Sinek, who is quite charismatic and well-spoken, is delivering this message to a rapidly growing fan-base. My team thought Simon was inspiring, engaging and insightful. You can watch a short
Capitalogix Commentary 12/20/09
John Mauldin and George Friedman were in Dallas this week. Several hundred people came out to hear their thoughts on the world and the economy. For what it's worth, Freidman's Stratfor service and Mauldin's Thoughts from the Frontline and are both terrific reads. I take it as a bullish sign that so many people made