Welcome to this week’s Friday Five: insights, inspiration, and a few personal favorites to kick off your weekend. Music of the Week 311 (Omaha’s finest) — Omaha is more than just Berkshire Hathaway HQ. It’s also home to 311, the band behind tracks like Amber, Beautiful Disaster, and Love Song. Formed in the ’80s, their […]
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Ryan Holiday’s Ego Is the Enemy argues that our greatest obstacles are often internal, rooted in selfishness, pride, and self-importance. The Wizard of Menlo Park offers a vivid, real-world example of this principle through the story of Thomas Edison’s ego. Thomas Edison’s ego shaped both his triumphs and his troubles. He struggled to acknowledge competitors,
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Music of the Week Hailing from Pennsylvania, Breaking Benjamin is a rock band formed in the late 1990s. The band was formed by Benjamin Burnley (lead singer, guitar) and Jeremy Hummel (drummer). Breaking Benjamin’s lineup has changed over the years. It’s currently composed of Benjamin Burnley, Aaron Bruch (bassist, backup vocalist), Keith Wallen (guitarist, backup
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According to The Wizard of Menlo Park, Thomas Edison’s happiness stemmed from three core principles: working on large-scale projects, immersing himself completely in his work, and maintaining control over the decision-making process. Thomas Edison’s happiness was fueled by action. He found joy in tackling massive, complex problems. Whether inventing the phonograph or building an electric
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There’s a saying by former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink: Discipline equals freedom. The more discipline you have, the more freedom you gain. Thomas Edison lived this truth. As The Wizard of Menlo Park reveals, discipline wasn’t just part of Edison’s approach—it was foundational. At times, it defined him. At other times, it nearly undid him.
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Music of the Week Alabama Shakes is a rock band hailing from Athens, Alabama. The group consists of Brittany Howard (singer, guitar), Heath Fogg (guitar), and Zac Cockrell (bassist). Blues, rock, and soul are the mixture of songs you hear from the Shakes. Some of my favorite songs include Hold On, Don’t Wanna Fight, and
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Thomas Edison hard work lessons are among the most valuable takeaways for any entrepreneur. Edison didn’t just work hard—he worked relentlessly, often without pause, and always with purpose. As detailed in The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Alva Edison Invented the Modern World, his work ethic was legendary and defined his success. One key
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Music of the Week Dumpstaphunk is a funk and jam band from New Orleans featuring Ivan Neville, Tony Hall, Ian Neville, Deven Trusclair, Alex Wasily, and Ashlin Parker. The band was formed in the early 2000s during Jazz Fest in New Orleans. Ivan is the son of Aaron Neville of the Neville Brothers and nephew
Thomas Edison is remembered as one of history’s greatest inventors, but few people study him because of his business acumen. The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Alva Edison Invented the Modern World reveals entrepreneurship lessons from Thomas Edison that hold timeless insights, especially for founders navigating uncertain markets. While Edison built a name synonymous
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