Bill Aulet is an accomplished entrepreneur, educator, and author. Here’s a brief overview of his background along with a synopsis of his acclaimed work “Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup”.
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Deloitte’s Business Chemistry: A Definitive Exploration
In an era where the human factor remains crucial for business success, understanding and managing diverse personalities within teams has become paramount. Enter Deloitte’s Business Chemistry: a tool designed to decode the complexities of interpersonal dynamics within a corporate environment.
Continue readingThe Dead Boys: A Testament to Punk Rock’s Legacy
Continue readingI’ll be a pharaoh soon
Sonic Reducer (excerpt) by the Dead Boys
Rule from some golden tomb
Things will be different then
The sun will rise from here
Then I’ll be ten feet tall
And you’ll be nothing at all
Lords of the New Church: Post-Punk Pioneers
Lords of the New Church represented a fusion of punk and gothic rock, carving a niche for themselves in the post-punk landscape of the early 1980s. Featuring members from established punk bands, they combined their past experiences to create a sound that was both darkly melodic and raw.
Continue readingSynopsis and Critical Analysis of “Positive Intelligence” by Shirzad Chamine
Positive Intelligence” by Shirzad Chamine provides insights into how individuals can harness the power of their mind to achieve success, happiness, and their true potential. Here’s a synopsis of the book, followed by a critical analysis, with consideration for the neurodiverse, specifically Asperger’s Syndrome.
Continue readingCritical Comparison: Yasujirō Ozu and Akira Kurosawa
Yasujirō Ozu and Akira Kurosawa are two of the most celebrated filmmakers in Japanese cinema history, but their styles, themes, and approaches to cinema are notably different. Welcome to a comparison of their lives, works, and themes they explore.
Continue readingAkira Kurosawa: An Overview of Major Works and Themes
Check out my artical on the works/films of Akira Kurosawa, and the themes he commonly threaded through them.
Continue readingYasujirō Ozu: An Overview of Major Works and Themes
An overview of the major works/films by Yasujirō Ozu and the themes he commonly adopted.
Continue readingAkira Kurosawa: An Overview of His Life
An overview of the life of visionary Director Akira Kurosawa.
Continue readingYasujirō Ozu: An Overview of His Life
The life of celebrated Director Yasujirō Ozu.
Continue readingUnderstanding Asperger’s Syndrome: Key Symptoms and Resources
A brief precis and overview of Asperger’s Syndrome (now subsumed in Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ASD).
Continue readingHistory of Cheltenham: From Prehistory to the Modern Era
History of Cheltenham. From then to now. A collection of my short articles on the history of Cheltenham and its most famous government agencies.
Continue readingHistory of Cheltenham: NCSC
A short article on the history of the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), include: precursors to the agency, factors leading to its founding, and an actual history (of the NCSC).
Continue readingHistory of Cheltenham: CESG
The Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG) was a crucial entity within the UK’s information security landscape for several decades. Here’s a brief history.
Continue readingHistory of Cheltenham: GCHQ
The Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) has a rich history, closely tied to the evolving security and intelligence needs of the UK.
Continue readingHistory of Cheltenham: Post-World War II to Present
Cheltenham’s journey from the post-World War II period to the present.
Continue readingHistory of Cheltenham: The 20th Century
The 20th century brought a myriad of changes and new identities for Cheltenham.
Continue readingHistory of Cheltenham: The Victorian Era
Cheltenham’s development during the Victorian Era.
Continue readingHistory of Cheltenham: Regency Era
The Regency Era, spanning from the late 18th to the early 19th century, was a defining period for Cheltenham.
Continue readingHistory of Cheltenham: The Spa Discovered (1716)
Learn about the discovery of the Spa Waters at Cheltenham, and the impact it had, in my short article.
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