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Wednesday, August 26th, 20091. Blatant Indicators of Positive Reputation Beat Subtle Luxury
Consider a face-off between the Toyota Prius and… a stylish Lexus.
Even Lucifer Himself couldn’t make me drive a dorky Prius.
But a recent split-test between these 2 cars revealed that when shopping in public, people are willing to spend more on a product they don’t really want as [...]
The Big Money Secret People Will Kill You For
Thursday, August 13th, 2009Dean Kamen spent 10 years of life and $100,000,000 developing the Segway, a gyroscopically balanced transportation device.
Investors predicted it would crush golf carts, wipe out global warming, and render cars obsolete in big cities. It was hyped through the roof as some kind of “mystery transportation device” that would “revolutionize how we travel.”
They invested in [...]
Weird Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
Sunday, August 9th, 2009I was in the mall yesterday when a sterile female voice echoed through the PA:
“…And remember, please drive home safely. We want you to be our customer for a long time, so we do care about your safety,” she ended suddenly chipper,“Thank you!”
At first blush the recorded fembot’s words would fly over my head, [...]
A Big Fat Rant On Money, Value, And How To Get Paid What You’re Really Worth
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008A French woman, upon seeing Picasso in a Parisian restaurant, approached the great master and insisted he put down his coffee and make a quick sketch of her. Graciously, Picasso obliged. When he was done, she took the drawing, put it in her handbag, and then pulled out her billfold.
“How much do I owe you?” [...]
Understanding Hedonism Part 5: Reaching Nirvana
Monday, August 11th, 2008Nirvana’s a term that’s been flippantly tossed around, so its true meaning has muddled over time.
It’s not a location.
It’s not a band.
It’s a state of mind.
Nirvana is the Buddhist term for the quiet state of peace and pure pleasure that can only be found in one’s own private, innermost theater of experience. It’s a place [...]
