Taylor is an artist, one of the best in the world in her industry, at the very top of her game. I would question how anyone could walk out of the concert not feeling inspired, even a 51-year-old guy working in private equity.

I reflect on five of the best business books I’ve ever read, and what they taught me about life and work.

I’ve learned a lot through my TikTok experience. Read on for my five biggest takeaways.

Recently I’ve been asked questions like: Should I buy a house in today’s market? Is another housing price crash imminent? How can I tell if the house I want to buy is a good investment? So I decided to dig in to try to learn more about the current state of the real estate market.

From network effects and intellectual property to brand building and stickiness, there are many ways to allow your company to be more resilient in today’s climate.

How one speech became the catalyst that changed the way I parented and how I thought about my relationship with my kids.

A recap of 2021 and four tips for navigating the current environment.

How “The 100/100 rule”, the process of maximizing effort and achieving the highest probability of success, allowed Snow White to gross more than four times any other film in 1938, and as of 2019, still ranks as one of the top ten box office performers of all time, adjusted for inflation.

As Alpine celebrates its 20th anniversary, I reflect on my 27 years in private equity and the history of the industry as told through five deals: a greeting card company, the deal that inspired Barbarians at the Gate, a $700 mm pig farm, Chainsaw Al, and a tow truck company bought by two young Stanford search funders.

My takeaways from the recent Tony Robbins virtual seminar, “Unleash the Power Within.”
[Photo credit: Robbins Research International, Inc.]

Whitney Wolfe Herd founded Bumble to change gender dynamics and to encourage people to be kinder on the internet.

Addressing our own privilege as we listen and learn while finding our role in fighting racial injustice.

Every month I’ll share perspectives, methods, and exercises as well as stories from others.