Category Archives: Words of Wisdom

E.B. White on the Meaning of Democracy

A few days ago NPR read an E.B. White’s letter on the meaning of democracy, and it was one of the most beautiful things I had ever heard.  White’s Here Is New York is one of my favorite essays, and … Continue reading

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You Don’t Have 1,000 Friends

For those of you that don’t know, I work in the social value arm of a top-50 business school. A lot of my programmatic push the last six months has been in the area of social media. A lot of … Continue reading

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Living The Dream: Words to Live By

You have to sleep late when you  can…     And all your bad days will end! – Flaming Lips, “Bad Days” (1995) A little simplistic perhaps, but if you’re ever feeling down, this is a song that can get you through, … Continue reading

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Living The Dream: Words To Live By

“If I get home before daylight,  I just might get some sleep tonight.” – Grateful Dead, “Friend of the Devil” (1970) It’s Saturday night, so remember the immortal words of Robert Hunter.  We all know how even after an entire … Continue reading

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