This profound act by Mr. Gates exemplifies an essential foundation regarding freedom that is overlooked / dismissed: For every freedom we inherit, we must accept two responsibilities, one to ourself, and one to others. May he inspire others to share their good fortune w/others. tinyurl.com/2zpe62fw

O.M.G.! OkGO+29 synchronized robots+37 attempts to create the best single take music video! #okGo
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I no longer want to stay on top of things. I want to get to the bottom of things.

Media is driven by headlines and sound bytes. The distractions are draining and disruptive. It is also counterproductive.

“The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control.” – Epictetus

"Happy is the person who can improve others, not only when present, but even when in their thoughts.” – Seneca Here are 5 ways you can help your team without being in the room:

"Everyone tries to predict the future. But it’s a loser’s game. Instead of predicting rain, focus on building the Ark. The Ark is a durable business that can weather the storm." Warren Buffett #businessstrategy

We are defined by the company we keep. The same is true for your company and its relationships. Partnerships, allies, vendors are invaluable to your company's reputation and success. #businesspartnerships #reputation

For every freedom we inherit, we must accept two responsibilities: one to ourself, and one to others. Those espousing their inalienable rights overlook this fact: Exercising each right comes with consequences. They are not absolute.
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Ben Stein worked for Nixon and Ford, and was a writer, lawyer, and commentator on economics. In this scene, none of the stuff he said was scripted.

Always reflect on the choice of the things you are working on and whether they are helping you achieve your goals.  Do not focus on speed or efficiency, but intention and direction.
#purposedriven #intention #productivity

Next time you brainstorm, think of all the ways you can improve/transform your business without employing technology. Just as much/if not more innovation is found in new business processes, models, and pricing examples next:
#innovation

Lay foundations so others may build cathedrals. For every product or service I have conceived/created, it has been the talent & expertise of my colleagues that have enabled it to reach its full potential. Every successful founder & entrepreneur has a vision, but it takes their team to make it real.

Full episode of today’s @ragingmoderates.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/2dZN...

I always tell my staff, while the Greeks, Romans and Moses wrote things in stone, anything I write is open to edits and comments. Great ideas, insights and inspiration can come from anyone.

The dismantling of democratic institutions is not just a policy debate but an organized effort to demolish the systems fostering innovation and protecting civil liberties. To understand politics requires understanding tech policy--TechDirt. www.techdirt.com/2025/03/04/w...

Brilliant! More often than not, I leave with one trying to steer their massive shopping cart with one hand and trying to prevent the ketchup and mustard from spilling down my shirt!

Deep Thinking. Just as we need to devote time to getting things done, we need to allocate time to thinking, exploring, and envisioning the great things we can do in the future.

The Great Flattening: How Digital Overload Is Reshaping Culture. In his thought-provoking piece -- "The World Was Flat. Now It's Flattening" -- Ted Gioia unpacks a pressing issue of our time: the increasing homogeneity of culture in the digital age. bit.ly/4bSb6Az

Plastic to Paper: 3 productivity improvements in moving away from screens to notebooks/paper that have exponentially increased my creativity and focus. I am never going back.