Business Bloat

Shocking News! the “80-20 Rule” is 80% Over-used and 20% a Waste of Your Time

The 80-20 rule has become a business cliche. Avoid the most common mistakes when using it. Don’t prioritize your day or rank your customers until you’ve read this post.

Is Your Business Plan Longer Than The US Consitution?

If your business plan is longer than the United States Constitution, my question for you is “Why?” The United States was founded on two documents: the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.  The Declaration is 1,337 words long.  The Constitution is 4,608 words long.  Both of these documents fit on five handwritten sheets of parchment.  [...]

Warning! Bloated Apps Are Bogging Down Your Brain

When you use your computer, you always notice it.  A massive software application launches and your system slows down to a grinding halt.  Sometimes it’s the antivirus program scanning.  Sometimes it’s the automatic updates to the operating system.  Everytime you are left waiting. Waiting as the program selfishly commands all of your computer’s resources while [...]

Technology is Not the Problem, You Are

You’ve probably heard some variant of the saying, “If information gets into the wrong hands, there will be disastrous consequences.” In today’s hyper-connected society, it might be more appropriate to say, “If too much information gets into anyone’s hands, there will be nothing meaningful to show for it.” Why? 

The Hidden Threat to 21st Century Business

The migration of American jobs to Asia.  The hangover from a debt-financed decade.  The intractable health care crisis.  Over-dependence on foreign oil.  Global warming.  These are the 21st century business problems that get all the headlines.  But, there is a hidden threat that you don’t read much about.  A hidden threat that impacts our day [...]