Basic Human Decency

I’ve heard it said that the “world is flat” and “it’s a small world, after all.”  Indeed, the world seems to be getting smaller as we become a more global community. Here’s what I know for sure:  Beyond careers and politics and trade agreements and taxiing children to and from after-school activities and the hustle […]

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What’s the Worst Thing That Could Happen?

You put yourself out there. You share a moment of vulnerability. You admit your challenges, your fears, your self-perceived deficiencies. You own up to a failed effort. You ask for help. You cry.   What’s the worst thing that could happen?   You might be laughed at or made fun of. Your reputation could be […]

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#BRK2014

This past weekend, my family and I attended our 12th consecutive Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting (#BRK2014).  It’s an event I’ve written about extensively in the past.  It has become such a tradition for us – we have our routines: We stay at the same hotel, we have the same schedule, we go to many […]

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