Tag: productivity

Lessons in Persistence From a Toddler and a One-Eyed Kitten

My son Gilad is not afraid of anything, especially animals.  As a parent, this can be daunting, because he will pick up all manner of creature and bring it to show me.  The other day he walked into the house holding a mangy, possibly feral, one eyed kitten (a week earlier, this one eyed kitten had tried to get into our house, and sat by … [read more]

The Art of Single Tasking and Breaking iPhones

It was a busy day: I had gotten the car fixed in the morning and sat at the mall typing a business plan while I waited.  Kids went to school, and my wife stayed at home getting the house ready for the new baby (coming in January).  Things were running smooth, and we were really keeping to our task lists in an effort to have … [read more]

Waiting for Frosting: Why Most Things Are Better When They’re Done

“Can I have a cupcake now Mommy,” my three and a half year old Shoshana asked. “You have to wait,” Mommy said, “because they just came out of the oven and need frosting.” “Okay,” Shoshana said.  After about three seconds, she asked, “can I have one now?” The truth is that not all things we do in business are as simple as cupcakes.  You know … [read more]