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Dr. Sarasvathy suggests that entrepreneurs actually create their own odds of success by taking incremental steps that move them closer to their goals. After being an entrepreneur for over 25 years and studying the behavior of many others, I think she’s right. She calls this incremental approach “effectuation” because it takes advantage of the compounding effects that the entrepreneur causes by their own actions.
In western culture, financial security equals freedom, though ironically it is something that we dedicate the majority of our lives to. Even if we don’t seek colossal wealth, many of us still feel the need to achieve in our status or career.
Check out this amazing video showcasing Gary Chang’s 300 square-foot apartment in Hong Kong. Gary is an architect who modeled his space plan after high-density filing systems commonly used in manufacturing and warehousing applications. It’s truly innovative and worth the four minutes to watch it! How can YOU innovate to make your small spaces work better for you?
Raptor Devours Cheerleader. Just watch.
“Drexel’s VP for Internal Audit James Seaman investigating whether Drexel should have been closed for two full days…..” - from Drexel’s “Candid Campus” photo stream
A specific segment (somehow not found in the original embed from TED.com) on perception. Just skip to 2:30 to watch.
Michael Shermer’s Talk at TED2006 on Cognitive Bias and Pattern Seeking.
Cody Ray is a student researcher by day and a budding entrepreneur by night. If you're looking for a tech savvy businessman, or a business-minded geek, he's your man.
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