Psychology

What Kentucky Fried Chicken Can Teach Us About Saving Wildlife

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Reading Time: 2 minutesI alluded to this in my post on The Tragedy of the Commons: Although well-intentioned, bans on hunting and trapping do little to protect animals on the endangered species list. When we examine the underlying economic and sociological principles behind common measures enacted to protect animal populations, the preceding statement rings true.

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“No” Doesn’t Always Mean No now on Amazon.com

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Reading Time: < 1 minute“No” Doesn’t Always Mean No is now available in paperback on Amazon.com. Pick up a copy and forward the link: http://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Always-Mean-Influencing-Cooperation/dp/0615515231/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1343999833&sr=8-12&keywords=no+doesn%27t+always+mean+no If you’d like an autographed copy or want to make a bulk purchase, contact me. Thank you.

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Why We Shouldn’t Be Surprised When Great Players Make Horrible Executives: The Halo Effect

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Reading Time: 3 minutesI was discussing the NBA with my cousin when the topic of the Charlotte Bobcats came up. Michael Jordan (current majority owner, former personnel exec)’s role in the mess took center stage. The Bobcats (the worst team in the league in 2011-2012) have missed the playoffs five out of six times since Jordan joined the

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Start A Success Journal

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Reading Time: 2 minutesI’ve kept a ‘Success Journal’ since 2005. It’s a fantastic resource for chronicling both the mundane and major accomplishments in your life.[[MORE]] Compliments you’ve received, athletic triumphs, work completed on the job, instances you ventured out of your comfort zone—-write it all down. Make a detailed entry of what you did and the date you

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Why I Cut Derrick Rose: Lessons In Decision Making

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Reading Time: 9 minutesAlthough the following is a discussion of fantasy basketball strategy, it offers valuable insight into the human decision making process. It’s an extremely interesting and useful read for anyone who interacts with people on a regular basis. I Cut Derrick Rose from my NBA Fantasy team last Monday. The decision sparked a firestorm of criticism

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Justtaptheglass.com One-Year Anniversary

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt’s been one year since my first blog post. A reminder of how it all started: http://justtaptheglass.com/post/3114938453/origin. Great milestone. Maintaining a public blog is an excellent way to sharpen your communication skills and raise your technological I.Q. Over the past year, I’ve written a book, experimented with new health initiatives, thrown out some wild ideas,

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iPads and Jordans: The Economics of Hot-Ticket Items

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteDecember 2011 saw the re-launch of one of the most popular pair of sneakers of all time. The release of the Air Jordan XI “Concord saw mini-riots and consumer craziness in cities across the country. Long lines are the norm for the release of a highly-anticipated consumer good. So is widespread disappointment. The onllne marketplace

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The Secret to Managing Expectations: Under-promise and Over-deliver

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Reading Time: 2 minutesI was sitting on the tarmac of JFK airport after an uncomfortable cross-country flight when I was reminded of an important lesson for maintaining good relations with the people around you: Under-promise and over-deliver. After a mundane landing and relatively smooth flight, the pilot told the passengers that there would be a ‘10 or 15

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Stop Asking For Permission

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Reading Time: 2 minutesYou should get into the habit of acting without waiting for permission from an authority. Along with thinking for yourself and examining the conventions around you, it is a ‘best’ practice. Waiting for permission may delay or even halt your progress on a goal entirely. It provides a ready excuse for procrastination and adds opportunity

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