This article was first published in 2004.

The reality of the coming year is that the precipitous decline in the economy will create a collective pause; a “space” of epic proportions for organizations and individuals.

Six foot one, 240 pound Bryson DeChambeau won this year’s U.S. Open. No, not tennis… golf. And his aggressive victory is a metaphor for our troubled times.

Tilt is poker lingo. For poor and irrational play. Brought on by unchecked emotions. Ones that interfere with a player’s ability to think and act strategically.

Stuart Russell is a world-renowned computer scientist. He literally wrote the book on artificial intelligence. In a recent podcast, he pointed out some of the potential dangers of AI. As well as a way to ensure that machines remain beneficial to humans.

We are in the midst of a global pandemic. And no one knows the extent of the virus’s spread. Or the ultimate consequences.But one thing has become very clear. COVID-19 will change the world.

The 20th-century psychologist Jerome Bruner famously stated, "The essence of creativity is figuring out how to use what you already know in order to go beyond what you already think." What you already know are your memories. Your limited accumulation of information and life experiences.

I was standing in line at one of a chain of gas station/convenience stores. Inching forward to pay for a cup of coffee. Suddenly, a disgruntled customer burst in. “Excuse me,” she interrupted. “The car wash shut down and left soap all over my car.”

Tis the season… to become obsessed. With the mesmerizing story of you. Focused on your fantasy future. And working diligently to make it happen.

When my daughter was a little girl she asked me an odd question. One of many to burst out of her bright-eyed being. “Daddy, if I jump off the roof of our house and land on my feet, will I be okay?” Not surprisingly, it was a very high roof.