ROP (Return on Potential) is my favorite acronym although I’m an MD, PhD, MBA, CFA & a bunch of other acronyms people think matters. 4x’ing ROP @ Harvard, MIT, & Stanford & Founder/CEO of a multibillion dollar VC firm.
Form over function?
Why not both?
We feel like we need to be efficient with our limited resources - time, energy, money…
…we have only so much space in our lives and have so many things we want to occupy it with…
…yet when we discover things that serve multiple purposes - form and function - we can achieve so much more…
A dear friend and best selling author Jim Collins calls this: The genius of the “AND” rather than the tyranny of the “OR”.
How can we best apply the genius of the “AND” in our lives, and not succumb to the tyranny of the “OR”?
Efficiency and excellence is doing an ordinary thing in an extraordinary way. Notice how simple these designs are yet they are multifunctional and complements the space well.
ROP (Return on Potential) is my favorite acronym although I’m an MD, PhD, MBA, CFA & a bunch of other acronyms people think matters. 4x’ing ROP @ Harvard, MIT, & Stanford & Founder/CEO of a multibillion dollar VC firm.
Form over function?
Why not both?
We feel like we need to be efficient with our limited resources - time, energy, money…
…we have only so much space in our lives and have so many things we want to occupy it with…
…yet when we discover things that serve multiple purposes - form and function - we can achieve so much more…
A dear friend and best selling author Jim Collins calls this: The genius of the “AND” rather than the tyranny of the “OR”.
How can we best apply the genius of the “AND” in our lives, and not succumb to the tyranny of the “OR”?
ROP (Return on Potential) is my favorite acronym although I’m an MD, PhD, MBA, CFA & a bunch of other acronyms people think matters. 4x’ing ROP @ Harvard, MIT, & Stanford & Founder/CEO of a multibillion dollar VC firm.
Form over function?
Why not both?
We feel like we need to be efficient with our limited resources - time, energy, money…
…we have only so much space in our lives and have so many things we want to occupy it with…
…yet when we discover things that serve multiple purposes - form and function - we can achieve so much more…
A dear friend and best selling author Jim Collins calls this: The genius of the “AND” rather than the tyranny of the “OR”.
How can we best apply the genius of the “AND” in our lives, and not succumb to the tyranny of the “OR”?
ROP (Return on Potential) is my favorite acronym although I’m an MD, PhD, MBA, CFA & a bunch of other acronyms people think matters. 4x’ing ROP @ Harvard, MIT, & Stanford & Founder/CEO of a multibillion dollar VC firm.
Form over function?
Why not both?
We feel like we need to be efficient with our limited resources - time, energy, money…
…we have only so much space in our lives and have so many things we want to occupy it with…
…yet when we discover things that serve multiple purposes - form and function - we can achieve so much more…
A dear friend and best selling author Jim Collins calls this: The genius of the “AND” rather than the tyranny of the “OR”.
How can we best apply the genius of the “AND” in our lives, and not succumb to the tyranny of the “OR”?
How can we unlock the Genius of the "AND" in Everyday life?
Jim Collins calls it: The genius of the “AND” rather than the tyranny of the “OR”. How do we apply this “AND” philosophy without ending up like a squirrel hoarding all the acorns AND the pizza slices? 🍕🐿️
1. Fitness AND Netflix Binge-Watching🎥
Why choose between working out and catching up on your favorite series? Set up a treadmill in front of the TV. Imagine the calories you’ll burn running from zombies during a "Walking Dead" marathon! 🧟♂️
2. Healthy Eating AND Dessert** 🍎🍰
Salad for lunch AND chocolate cake for dessert. Balance is key! Who said you can't be a health guru AND a dessert connoisseur? Just remember, moderation is the spice of life (and so is cinnamon that practically goes everywhere!).
3. Work AND Play🖥️🎮
Office by day, gamer by night. Crush those deadlines AND those online opponents. Bring a little excitement to your work emails with a victory dance every time you hit "send."
4. Saving Money AND Splurging💵🛍️
Save a bit here AND treat yourself there. Build that savings account AND buy those shoes that scream "I'm fabulous!" It's all about finding that sweet spot, where your bank account AND your wardrobe are both happy.
5. Being an Adult AND Embracing Your Inner Child 👔🎈
Pay the bills AND build a fort in your living room. Adulting is hard, but it doesn't mean you have to give up on the fun part. Remember, life is too short and a little pillow fight now and then can do wonders. I do it all the time with my niece. She giggles, I giggle more and then everyone else giggles at our giggle…
By embracing the genius of the “AND”, we can live fuller, more balanced lives without succumbing to the dreaded tyranny of the “OR”.
So go ahead, have your cake AND eat it too. Just take it a notch down on the actual sugar intake and do not eat the entire cake in one sitting. 😉🍰
#GeniusOfAND#DeletetheOR#LifeHacks#BalanceIsKey#WorkHardPlayHard#Havefun
Thank you credits Mike Rubin, MD, PhD, CFA for opening our eyes.👀
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ROP (Return on Potential) is my favorite acronym although I’m an MD, PhD, MBA, CFA & a bunch of other acronyms people think matters. 4x’ing ROP @ Harvard, MIT, & Stanford & Founder/CEO of a multibillion dollar VC firm.
Form over function?
Why not both?
We feel like we need to be efficient with our limited resources - time, energy, money…
…we have only so much space in our lives and have so many things we want to occupy it with…
…yet when we discover things that serve multiple purposes - form and function - we can achieve so much more…
A dear friend and best selling author Jim Collins calls this: The genius of the “AND” rather than the tyranny of the “OR”.
How can we best apply the genius of the “AND” in our lives, and not succumb to the tyranny of the “OR”?
ROP (Return on Potential) is my favorite acronym although I’m an MD, PhD, MBA, CFA & a bunch of other acronyms people think matters. 4x’ing ROP @ Harvard, MIT, & Stanford & Founder/CEO of a multibillion dollar VC firm.
Form over function?
Why not both?
We feel like we need to be efficient with our limited resources - time, energy, money…
…we have only so much space in our lives and have so many things we want to occupy it with…
…yet when we discover things that serve multiple purposes - form and function - we can achieve so much more…
A dear friend and best selling author Jim Collins calls this: The genius of the “AND” rather than the tyranny of the “OR”.
How can we best apply the genius of the “AND” in our lives, and not succumb to the tyranny of the “OR”?
ROP (Return on Potential) is my favorite acronym although I’m an MD, PhD, MBA, CFA & a bunch of other acronyms people think matters. 4x’ing ROP @ Harvard, MIT, & Stanford & Founder/CEO of a multibillion dollar VC firm.
Form over function?
Why not both?
We feel like we need to be efficient with our limited resources - time, energy, money…
…we have only so much space in our lives and have so many things we want to occupy it with…
…yet when we discover things that serve multiple purposes - form and function - we can achieve so much more…
A dear friend and best selling author Jim Collins calls this: The genius of the “AND” rather than the tyranny of the “OR”.
How can we best apply the genius of the “AND” in our lives, and not succumb to the tyranny of the “OR”?
ROP (Return on Potential) is my favorite acronym although I’m an MD, PhD, MBA, CFA & a bunch of other acronyms people think matters. 4x’ing ROP @ Harvard, MIT, & Stanford & Founder/CEO of a multibillion dollar VC firm.
Form over function?
Why not both?
We feel like we need to be efficient with our limited resources - time, energy, money…
…we have only so much space in our lives and have so many things we want to occupy it with…
…yet when we discover things that serve multiple purposes - form and function - we can achieve so much more…
A dear friend and best selling author Jim Collins calls this: The genius of the “AND” rather than the tyranny of the “OR”.
How can we best apply the genius of the “AND” in our lives, and not succumb to the tyranny of the “OR”?
There is a lot of talk that A.I. will change the world, but rhetoricians who have practiced persuasion for as long as I have better understand the language needed to persuade people than A.I. does. While I have studied rhetoric from Plato to the modern day, rhetoric is an art that combines language, sales, psychology, and a shared connection with the audience. A.I. cannot form a real connection with people. It can persuade some folks some of the time, but as of now, it cannot move the soul of man. A.I. will never paint with the soul of Van Gogh or Monet, form a theory of government like Montesquieu or Locke, or write as passionately as Shakespeare or August Wilson.
Do not pin your hopes on A.I. because man can never fully be replaced.
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Great literature stands the test of time.
Just read Arms and the Man by Shaw.
Though written in 1894, it amazes me how books & plays written so long back can be profoundly relevant even today.
According to me,
The play mainly revolves around 3 key concepts-
1. Survival Over Heroic Bravado: This lesson serves as a reminder to prioritize practicality in our daily lives. In our careers, relationships, and personal endeavors, it's important to act sensibly rather than making decisions based on false hopes & aspirations.
2. Practicality Over Delusion: In the modern world, where we are often swayed by romanticized versions of reality presented by media and society, it's important to keep our feet on the ground.
3. The Power of Humor and Positivity Amidst Adversity: Life is filled with ups and downs. The play reminds us the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and a sense of humor, even in the face of adversity.
It a must-read classic for literature lovers. (I died laughing)
Cheers.