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How ego saved the world one game at a time

By thomasknoll | Published: 2009.11.22
Like any reasonable thinking human, the topic of most interest to me is myself. But, I guess it is that understanding of my own ego that makes all of this “being human” think work? With that in mind, I will redirect my attention towards my own little obsession with understanding others focus on themselves. Which [...]
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Abundance greater than Scarcity

By thomasknoll | Published: 2009.11.18
Charitable Giving by Household Income, based on IRS data: Income Class Entrepreneurs Non-Entrepreneurs $65,480+ $37,381-$65,480 $21,661-$37,380 $10,661-$21,660 $0-$10,660 3.23% 3.47% 3.29% 2.25% 1.55% 2.42% 1.84% 1.14% 0.74% 0.35% Average 2.53% 1.27% Most people only understand scarcity. Entrepreneurs understand abundance. [ via Perry Marshall ]
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Tell an Alternative Story

By thomasknoll | Published: 2009.11.10
Neither revolution nor reformation can ultimately change a society. Rather you must tell a new powerful tale. One so persuasive that it sweeps away the old myths and becomes the preferred story. One so inclusive that it gathers all the bits of our past and our present into a coherent whole. One that even shines [...]
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