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Friday Five – Quality over quantity, Taking a break, Work and don’t worry

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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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Thomas Edison’s Happiness: Work, Willpower, and Big Ideas

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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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How Thomas Edison’s Discipline Shaped a Legacy of Innovation

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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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Friday Five – Show me the incentive, Embrace the process, Work alone

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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 Every Entrepreneur Should Know

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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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Friday Five – A very little key, The more you give, Shareholder value we create, Ability to learn

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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

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Entrepreneurship Lessons from Thomas Edison

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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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Friday Five – Success breeds complacency, Preserve and enhance yourself, Right time is right now

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Music of the Week Joseph Nathan “King” Oliver was an American jazz player who pioneered the use of mutes in his music. Oliver was a mentor and teacher to music greats like Louis Armstrong. Born near Donaldsonville, Louisiana, Oliver moved to New Orleans, learning to play the trombone, followed by the cornet. He also spent

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Friday Five – Life is short, The average thing, Explore the world

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Music of the Week The Neville Brothers were an American R&B/soul/funk group, formed in the 1970s in New Orleans. The group was made up of the four Neville brothers, Art, Charles, Aaron, and Cyril. Aaron spun out another group called The Meters, while Aaron’s son Ivan and Art’s son Ian are in the band Dumpstaphunk.

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