How To Electrify Everything
April 19, 2022As humanity blindly bolsters its addiction to burning fossil fuels in the face of climate disaster, it can be easy to look away and give up hope. What, after all, can one person do? Our need for energy is fundamental and deeply intertwined in every aspect of our lives. As a civilization, how can we…
The Politics of Climate Change
February 17, 2021As extreme weather events become increasingly common, it is clear that climate change is primarily a political problem. We know what to do, stop burning fossil fuels, and when we need to do it, right now. We have the technology to transition the energy sector and the markets favor renewable energy. Lack of political will…
Learning How To Learn
April 30, 2015I read a lot…mostly nonfiction; business books, history, science, and cognitive psychology, not to mention the endless online journals, blogs, software tutorials, and news articles. When it comes to the practical application of Big Ideas retention rapidly fades. I have so many books I want to read I jump into the next one, hoping that…
Beethoven’s Morning
August 15, 2014RCM: Business books and resources
January 20, 2013A list of business-related books referenced in my recent seminar at The Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden: Rework – Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson Business Model Generation – Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur Inspired: How to Create Products Customers Love – Marty Cagan Start With Why –Simon Sinek Linchpin – Seth Godin…
RCM: Creativity, problem solving, and skill building resources
January 11, 2013A list of creativity, problem-solving, skill-building and teaching/coaching resources. referenced in my recent seminar at The Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden: Steal Like an Artist – Austin Kleon The War of Art – Stephen Pressfield Made To Stick – Chip Heath and Dan Heath Switch – Chip Heath and Dan Heath The Talent…
RCM: Music industry books
January 11, 2013A list of music industry related books referenced in my recent seminar at The Royal College of Music – Stockholm, Sweden: All You Need to Know About the Music Business (8th edition) – Donald S. Passman The Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing (2nd Edition) – Randall S. Wixen Music, Money and Success (7th…