Let’s step back from business for a second. We will get back to it, but just for a second: Think about the last time someone said “It’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other. Let’s grab coffee sometime.” Your response is “Yes, that sounds great. We should definitely get together soon.” Now, if you follow that up with some proposed dates, you have a shot at actually linking up with the friend and finding out all the things that have been going on since you last saw each

Social media inundates us with short motivational phrases that are the modern-day equivalent of magic spells, meant to transform us instantly into better people. Just do it. Walk the talk. Live Strong. And the new trendsetter, the hallmark of the post-modern 21 century worker: get shit done. Yes, motivation is essential to success, and in principle there is nothing inherently wrong with these t-shirt-ready slogans and mantras. I just prefer to have some meaning with my motiva