Steve Jobs Was an Asshole
I once hired someone who formerly worked directly for Steve Jobs (when Jobs was young). This person was happy to…
Getting Ahead
Metaphors
I recently knew someone who lost their house to a bank because they could no longer afford to make the…
The Heller Ehrman Dissolution
In this article, Harrison explains how the dissolution of a company as prominent as Heller Ehrman, should change the way…
Are You Structured or Free Spirited?
Understanding the environment in which you thrive, be it structured or free-spirited, can greatly influence your success or failure in…
Seize Every Opportunity That Comes Your Way
In this article, Harrison discusses how you should seize every opportunity that comes your way. Opportunity actually presents itself before…
Robin Hood and Appealing to an Employer’s Noble Motives
Like everyone else, your employer wants to believe that he or she is a good person who stands for something…
The Importance of Trust and Access to Information
In this article, Harrison explains the importance of being trusted by people you are dealing with. You need to be…
Why Robin Williams Killed Himself: The Importance of Being Yourself
Robin Williams grew up a few miles from where my father grew up, and he is about 10 years younger…
Being Able to Start from Scratch Is a Gift
In this article Harrison talks about how your ability to change completely can help you become really good at something.…
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Not too long ago, a man moved to my Malibu neighborhood from New York and suddenly became very popular. He…