Why is it so hard for people to say something like: “You know, I was wrong. Totally wrong. And you were right. I am now changing my view to your view. Thank you for convincing me.” I do this all the time. And it is a strange thing but it is cathartic for a […]
I don’t know about you, but I keep running into brilliant people who tell me that they believe things that seem- to me at least- to be obviously incorrect or at least not factually supportable. I very well know I don’t have a monopoly on truth, and I could be scammed myself, but some of […]
Professional Hog Calling – I guess this is not a profession but they have hog calling contests at state fairs in the Midwest and one of my dreams is to compete. You should hear my hog calls.
Pig Parties – every few years we have a major bash at our house called a Pig Party. There is too much to describe but there are live pigs roaming the house – at the last party there were pig races – and of course a hog-calling contest off the deck in the backyard.
Business Failures – there have been a fair number. Over time, I will let you know about these and what was learned along the way. For example, if you gave me 24 hours I could write a book entitled: How Not To Open a Restaurant. Ugh, that was a disaster.
VC Investor – I regularly provide seed capital to creative sponsors with interesting business ideas. My checks may not be large however, I try to be as strategically useful as financially.
Publishing Business – I just teamed up with a good friend to buy into a publishing company – called Easton Publishing. This is the company that has published my debut fiction novel (more to come on that!) and I find my partner there – David Wilk – to be just about the most knowledgeable person in […]
Getting Religion – I am not formally religious in any particular respect. I was born Jewish and remain Jewish for sure; however, I regard it as my duty to study and learn about as many religions as possible. This is part of my Renaissance Man Project, part of the The Intellectual Project and part of the Doing Good Bruce Project. […]
Mentoring – I have mentored a lot of people in my life. Some are family members. Others include almost-grown kids whose parents would like someone to show their child a good path. I have mentored many people throughout my legal and business careers as well. I am so proud of the amazing achievements of my mentees. […]
The Sweetie Pig Foundation– this is a (small) family foundation that we set up to ‘spread joy and happiness in the world.’ I am the Vice President and my wife is the President. We contribute money every year and back non-profits we find inspiring.