In 2000 the average attention span was 12 seconds, now it is 8, shorter than a goldfish. People spend an average of 7.4 hours a day in front of a screen. Work, social media, games, tvs and smartphones now dominate people’s daily lives. And when...
“The only thing I know for certain is that you can’t know anything for certain. I think...
As you may have noticed, I’ve been writing more and generally more active on social media lately. I’ve been creating weekly articles and blog posts full of insights and tips designed to help you think differently about work, communication and innovation. This will continue throughout...
What is thinking backwards? Can you actually think backwards? Interesting concept, right?! I recently came across an experiment and video that challenges us to do just that. When you think of some of the inherent abilities that we all have as adults, like being able to...
You’ve done a lot of things the right way. You made it through grade school, high school and maybe even got a degree along the way. You’re likely employed and contributing to society. These experiences have fostered a way of thinking that works for you....
If you’re reading this, you have a LOT to be grateful for. You’re on a computer or smartphone. That means you have electricity. You have running water. By historic standards, you’re one of the richest people who ever has lived. And yet, it’s very easy to fall...
In January people start examining their lives through a magnifying glass and realigning themselves with their goals and what they want to do better in their work and lives. During this time approximately 50% of the North American population try to change their own habits and...
2015 was a great year for me, punctuated by high points in both my career (presenting for 2000 people at the AIGA conference in New Orleans) - and personal life (celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary at the Magic Castle.) But I'm even more excited about 2016....
As someone who does magic for a living, it’s probably not a big surprise that my professional and personal lives occasionally overlap. That was certainly the case when I recently got to not only attend the wedding of two of my favorite people, but also perform...
What would you say if I told you there’s an organization devoted to ridding an entire country of AIDS? Many people would say that's impossible. I recently had the honour of serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the Bracelet of Hope World AIDS Day Gala....
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