The Commonsense Rules Of The "real World"

I Work Hard, But In Spurts.

A Goal Without Real Consequences Is Wishful Thinking. Good Follow-through Doesn't Depend On The Right Intentions. It Depends On The Right Incentives.

I Will Take As A Given That, For Most People, Somewhere Between Six And Seven Billion Of Them, The Perfect Job Is The One That Takes The Least Time.

I Do Not Equate Productivity To Happiness. For Most People, Happiness In Life Is A Massive Amount Of Achievement Plus A Massive Amount Of Appreciation. And You Need Both Of Those Things.

I Open Each Class With An Explanation Of The Singular Importance Of Being A "dealmaker." The Manifesto Of The Dealmaker Is Simple: Reality Is Negotiable.