“Grease the groove” Max Effgen, May 28, 2009 I have noticed a common thread in some distinct readings. This common thread relates to positive habits and how to build them. Fitness, personal or professional habits can be shaped if you, “Grease the groove.” Russian Kettlebell guru, Pavel Tsatouline coined the term. He uses it to describe synaptic facilitation…
“Mojo” Reads Max Effgen, March 17, 2009 I have had a lot of conversations with very talented people that seem lost in this new economic reality. Understandably many are upset about their respective employment situations; however, as a whole they seem to be forgetting what has made them great. Here are some recommended reads for some positive…
Recent Reads Max Effgen, March 5, 2009 Three recent business books that I have read, enjoyed and recommend. The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google by Nicholas Carr Summary: Carr argues that computing, no longer personal, is going the way of a power utility. Why I liked it: The historical perspective matches the current…