Gifts of Frugality and Abundance
When I was growing up, my parents were exceptionally frugal. They acquired nothing until we needed it, and they acquired it in the least-costly way possible. We received items others did not want
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A Sensible Set Of Solutions To The Obesity Crisis
As those who have read this blog know, I have been a stronger believer in attacking the obesity issue systemically, rather than expecting individuals to accept personal responsibility in an environment that is
Economic Nationalism
I enjoy reading The Economist because it contains a wealth of insights in every issue. In the February 13-19 issue, which has a cover entitled “The Return of Economic Nationalism,” the Charlemagne column
Slowing Down the Practice of Medicine
Last week, I was at a series of meetings in Washington, D.C. talking with members of Congress and their staffs about the recommendations of a coalition of which I am a member
Innovation Processes
Recently, I re-read an interview with Richard Rumelt, a professor of strategy at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. During the interview, Rumelt contrasted the relatively unproductive result of large company strategic growth
The Conflict Between Our Worker vs. Our Consumer Roles
One of the deepest potential conflicts in every society is the conflict between the roles we have as workers versus consumers. As a consumer, we want the best product or service at the