It’s Cyber Monday, the unofficial holiday of online retail. The term Cyber Monday was first used in 2005, after e-tailers reported a big spike in website traffic the Monday after Thanksgiving 2004. The reasoning was that shoppers would browse the brick-and-mortar stores over the weekend, and then use the high-speed connection at their offices when [...]
Just like the original, Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner’s follow-up “sequel” is pretty much brain candy. Superfreakonomics reads quickly and always takes the unexpected turn. Some people have criticized this book for spotty analysis, dubious morals, and even rushing to print without enough substantial content. For me, I think the larger point is the “economic [...]
There’s no question, Thanksgiving is a great holiday. You get to down piles of food with friends and family and be thankful for all the opportunities that made it possible. But I wanted to address some common Thanksgiving “legends” to see if they were true or not. 1. The tryptophan in turkey makes you sleepy. [...]
I really liked The Geography of Bliss. It probably helped that I read it in my personal version of paradise, poolside at the Hilton Los Cabos. In the book, the narrator travels the globe in search of the secrets to happiness. (Strangely absent: the “happiest place on earth.”) The journey is both serious and funny, [...]
I thought this was a good ad for the Chevy Malibu. It’s simple, confident, and takes a friendly jab at the competition. Still, I think GM has a long way to go toward restoring customer confidence. Maybe they’ll give you a discount on this car since you helped pay to build it. -Nick
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I had a hard time getting into Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo From Maslow. It started slow but picked up steam about half way in. Peak is written by San Francisco boutique hotelier Chip Conley, and was one of the books gifted to me during my Zappos tour. The premise of the book [...]
