Category Archives: Books

I hate to admit it, but if there’s one lesson I have to learn over, and over, and over again…it’s to listen to my instincts. So, as I RID this book today about gut feelings, I remind myself to trust … Continue reading →

So, I had a great meeting in NYC yesterday where we talked about leadership, and what’s happening within the fields of advertising and creativity. So, today…as I RID this book about it…I remind myself to RID notions about these subjects … Continue reading →

Today, I RID this book about merging your work, and your soul. Have to admit, this has been a general theme of the RID project – how to identify those possessions, topics, and interests that are TRULY me – versus … Continue reading →

If there’s one theme for this blog, it might be “be careful when you start making money, you might end up owning a bunch of stuff you don’t really care about anyway.” Take that Adam Smith. RID…away.

Good book. Amazing TED speech. One of the best of the year. The summation of this great text? When you’re wrong, it feels like…you’re right. Good thought for a Friday I’d say. Now, I’m going to pass it along to … Continue reading →

I’ve been writing this blog for about a year (almost there!) And, I think I’ve figured out how it evolves on August 1. But more on that later. I have another blog I’ve been doing for about 5 years. If … Continue reading →

Today, I RID this book on political promises. When they’re made…and when they’re broken. There’s quite a lot I could say about this with my liberal sensibilities…but I’ll leave that to the pundits. Suffice it to say, I’ll do the … Continue reading →

Today, I RID this book by Dan Dennett, about the dangers of religion. His view is that religion is a natural phenomenon, that had an evolutionary role…but that part of our evolution is now over. An interesting take, to say … Continue reading →

Today, I’m thinking a bit about media as I RID this book about the collision of old and new media. When I started this project, I decided to blog about it for 3 reasons: 1) It would keep me honest. … Continue reading →

Today, I RID this book about the “middle mind” — a book that purports to show why middle America is lowing in intelligence. I’m proud of my Midwestern roots — they gave me a grounding in values and substance that … Continue reading →