Throughout this year at IMD I’ve done something that I used to love to do but haven’t done in a long time: read books! I used to be quite the bookworm but, somewhere along the way, I guess I decided that I just didn’t have time for reading. During this year of intense study, however,Continue reading “Reading”
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Back in the USA!
I just spent 10.5 hours on the flight from Paris to Houston. Continental, which has always had a great product, has upgraded its 777s with power plugs at each seat—very helpful for laptop-minded travelers such as myself. However, I really didn’t take advantage of the new feature as I was distracted by the entertainment system,Continue reading “Back in the USA!”
Jimmy Buffett in Paris
I cut my week of interviews one day short and hopped on an EARLY morning train to Paris today. The weather here is cool and clear and the ground is covered with fallen leaves. I met up with another Buffett fan, who found us a charming little hotel in the St. Germain area. We spentContinue reading “Jimmy Buffett in Paris”
Daniel Day Lewis
Blogger’s note: I no longer use the term “Redskins” but am leaving my prior references intact in the spirit of learning. In between rewriting my PPIN (a 20-page paper that defines everything I stand for and analyzes my past to understand why) and pounding my way through the 20 cases we have to prepare forContinue reading “Daniel Day Lewis”
2007
At long last I have finished my chronological tour through American popular music. The 2000s ended my journey with more of a whimper than a bang so I really don’t have much to say about them. Here are a few thoughts, though: Although I’m no great fan of Mariah Carey’s, it is impressive that sheContinue reading “2007”
2000
My musical odyssey has now entered the new millenium as I just wrapped up 2000. The late 90’s didn’t have much to recommend them. Good thing they’re mostly a blur of engineering problem sets and sleepless nights anyway; I’d hate to think I had missed something! The power of musical association remains strong. Listening toContinue reading “2000”
1997
As my chronological journey through American popular music has taken me through 1997, the year I graduated from high school, I have stirred up many memories of my first semester at Rice University. This was the year that Puff Daddy (Sean “Puffy” Combs, etc.) came up with the formula of old pop hit + increasedContinue reading “1997”
Movie Night (and Day)
What a day, yesterday. I didn’t leave my apartment at all but not because I was studying. I spent most of the day watching movies, one of my favorite pastimes. In preparation for our Discovery Expedition to Kenya I watched two assigned films: Darwin’s Nightmare and The Last King of Scotland. Darwin’s Nightmare is aContinue reading “Movie Night (and Day)”
Mid-90’s
Although I leaned on Mozart for my exams, I still had a chance to continue my chronological exploration of American popular music last week. I’ve made my way through 1996 now, almost through the end of high school for me. Ace of Base, Coolio, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, The Cranberries, Snoop and Dre, TLC, BluesContinue reading “Mid-90’s”
Carmen
Yesterday we made our final presentation for our startup project. After four months of working to add value to our client company, we are enthusiastic about its prospects so had no trouble presenting it positively to our jury of VCs and entrepreneurs. They asked tough questions which made for a challenging, valuable experience. To celebrate,Continue reading “Carmen”