May
16
Why Leaders Should Break Ranks
Nixon built up then used his deep bank of anti-communist credentials
1 min read
History
Learn From Others
May
06
When To Be Greedy
"Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful."
2 min read
May
01
Why the Next Revolution is Different
For the first time in human history, the economic base – and especially those hurt by an otherwise favorable trend – has real-time access to information that can increase its future earning potential dramatically.
3 min read
Apr
09
Nukes Over Brooklyn
On June 15, 1955, NYC shut down
1 min read
Apr
09
A Great Book on Diplomacy
He didn't have to deal with intercontinental missiles, nuclear weapons, and proliferating cyber threats.
1 min read
Mar
18
How MIT Helped Win World War II
In January 1942, German U-boats were so close to the American coast that Nazi commanders could see the lights from New York City’s mighty skyscrapers.
1 min read
Mar
18
One Break, Many Exits in Silicon Valley
It’s hard to imagine another industry — say, banking or healthcare — where a Master of the Universe bets cofounder-level time, reputation, and fortune on a kid half his age.
1 min read
Feb
24
How Churchill Wrote Memos
In the weeks leading up to Churchill’s 1940 memo on brevity, the Germans occupied Paris; De Gaulle formed an exile government; Hitler ordered the plans for an invasion of the United Kingdom; and the Battle of Britain.
1 min read
Feb
24
How Traditions Start and Grow
For a people who fought a revolution over executive authority, Americans sure love their presidents.
1 min read
Dec
14
To Innovate, Study History
To understand the ride-sharing market, an entrepreneur should become an expert on the history of city-based transportation.
1 min read