5 Principles for a Successful Life

tokyoskylinefromtoyosu

Flying high! OK, so the picture is unrelated to my post. But got a good shot from the 51st floor of a condomium building that is built on what used to be Tokyo Bay.

The real point is a new book I just heard about. This looks like an interesting book from Newt Gingrich a famous US Statesman.

I’ve not read the book yet, but I did get the general idea.

1) Dream Big

2) Work Hard

3) Learn Everyday (and work smart!)

4) Enjoy Life

5) Be True To Yourself

The Challenges Of Information Technology

Since September, we’ve gotten busier and busier. It seems like most people are throwing out the IT department and trying to cut costs. It makes sense as most management teams are wanting to invest in their front lines.

We have a new media business. As I was talking with a friend at a large advertising company, we talked about managing engineers vs managing creatives. We talked about how is a bit like herding cats sometimes. He told me about this hilarious commercial of years past (below). Reminds me of me how great it is to be in IT.