Are You Robust or Resilient?
Greece may default on its debt today (Wednesday). This has put the global financial system on the edge of another meltdown. This is yet …
Getting paid to become Resilient
Hey folks. Here’s a simple, but powerful, question: can I get paid to become resilient? I think the answer to this question is YES …
A 40% cut in Social Security…
As most of us already know, the Greek government is bankrupt. So far, it has been forced to cut expenses by 34%. That means …
Avoid Social Breakdown. Become Resilient.
If you want a glimpse of the future for the US, UK, etc. all you need to do is tune into what is going …
A Community Tool Library
Here’s a very simple tip on how to get your community moving towards resilience. It’s a library. But instead of books, it has all …
Should I get an education or a degree?
I’m often asked by young people either on the cusp or already in college: should I get a degree? What’s the resilient choice? …
3 Global Disruptions to Watch and a Tip
I’m going to give you a tip on how to think about disruptions at the end of this article. First, here are three disruptions …
Maker Monday: The Printrbot $830 k Success Story
This week, I’m going to be talking about Printrbot, a DIY personal fabrication company that has a pretty amazing story. It’s part of a …
Take Control. But what does “Control” Really Mean?
One of things I strongly advocate, if you want to thrive during the turbulent teens, is to take control. It shouldn’t matter what the …
Heavy weather and the new normal
I often tell people that the mid-century will be about “old people in big cities who are afraid of the sky.” Bruce Sterling, the …