This is in response to Hillary Clinton claim of “misspeaking” regarding her trip to Bosnia.  I’ve come to realize there is confusion on the difference between misspeaking versus making stuff up.

Misspeaking is calling your wife by your mistress’ name.  Making stuff up is telling your wife that you didn’t have sexual relations with her.

Get the difference?

This is a well written (and long) article by Jessica Seid, a staff writer at CNNMoney.com, that I often share with my start-up clients.  I relate to most of the tips as it pertains to my entrepreneur journey, especially tip #9.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Starting a business from scratch is the ultimate gamble, so before you throw in all of your chips, take some advice from a former airline executive who built a small business out of helping others build theirs.  Some 464,000 people on average start new businesses each month, according to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity.  But according to the Small Business Administration, only two-thirds of new businesses last at least two years, and 44 percent survive for at least four years.  So for those who have already gone down the entrepreneurial road or are just thinking about it, Neil Anderson, president of The Courage Group, a services firm for entrepreneurs, offers these tips for avoiding the start up graveyard. (more…)

What I like the most about the world of art is that it’s all subjective. I’m really fascinated on how two people can look at the same thing and see something totally different.

I did this piece with the intent to have the viewer tell me what they see…so tell me, what do you see?

I think this is a great example of the power of perspective and why it’s important to make the necessary efforts to see things as they truly are.  This really applies in regards to dealing with the media. We are constantly being hammered with the extremely limited perspectives of others. (more…)

Some of my most doubtful moments are when I strive for excellence because I know mediocrity is only needed.

This was one of the early concepts for “Thank You And You’re Welcome.” Kanye and I first wanted to include some illustrations to emphasize some of our theories.  In hindsight, I’m glad we didn’t because it made us focus on using words that would have the most impact…especially since we didn’t want to write that much! (more…)

…or should I say ‘for’ the mind of a man?

For the record, this picture appeals directly to the fundamental essence of my manhood.  And I question any man who says they don’t feel the same!

Can you find the baby in this pic?  It took me less than 10 seconds!

I just can’t help it… (more…)