Alas Babylon

I'm sitting in Hoboken, NJ at the W Hotel, here for our high school class reunion being held a few blocks away. I'm staring at the New York skyline, where I usually stay, looking toward New Jersey. The Jersey side

As someone who's made a lot of money for a long time, and has helped other people make a lot of money for a long time, I'm telling you that the key ingredients are talent, hard work, discipline, and accountability

Facebook more and more reminds me of the "get rich quick" schemes that were once printed on the inside covers of magazines and comic books (along with muscle-building ads). Generally, if I've never heard of you, I don't think you're someone

You have to love it when someone arrives 20 minutes late for a session, frowns when the only remaining seat is right in front, and then tells you that it will be necessary to leave early!

People at Dunkin' Donuts accept tips at the counter and the drive-through window, and some of them are often harsh and rude. Have we disconnected "gratuity" from being polite? Are they now independent variables?!

Walking the dog in the early hours with dark clothing in the street because the snowfall has covered the sidewalks and lawns is beyond stupid. Even cars that see you can slide into you. I'm concerned about the dogs.

A woman who belongs to an association to which I also belong, but whom I don't know personally, writes me to ask if I'll provide a testimonial for her upcoming book. She included one chapter and the table of contents,

There's a woman on Linkedin claiming (with photos) she made a completely false talk at TEDx and people loved it. Why doesn't this surprise me? (Item courtesy of Becky Morgan.)

I find it interesting that when I pause on the roads to allow a driver to turn in front of me or pull out, that person often looks at me skeptically, as if it's a trick or a trap. Sometimes