The case for achievement. — Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov won his first world-championship chess match in 1985 and went on to dominate the chess world for several decades. In his book he shares this thought: A Grandmaster makes the best moves because they are based on what he wants the board to look like ten…

The case for branching out. — We all have our wild card. We keep them in our back pocket as a backup plan just in case our typical conservative plans don’t work out. “All I have to do is build an app that takes off and then I’ll earn some real money.” “I’ll write my book…

The case for adventure. — On September 22, 2012, I was introduced to a whole new world. After a lifetime of unrivaled support for LSU Tiger football, I watched the Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the University of Michigan Wolverines on an electric night at Notre Dame Stadium. …

The case for iteration. — While shopping around for the perfect pair of Wayfarers recently, I noticed a few pairs marked with the label “New Wayfarer”, ever so subtly. I like to make informed purchases, so I decided to try to determine the difference between the Wayfarers I was initially shopping for and these New…

The case for introspection. — It’s the ultimate accessory. We don’t leave home without it, and yet, somehow, very few of us really pay much attention to it. Like a watch with a dead battery that still gets worn because it’s in style, we waltz through life with an identity that seldom gets paid any…

The case for learning. — Gifted. Talented. Ahead of the curve. Over-achiever. Genius. I’ve grown up hearing these words used in reference to me, and it’s time to set the record straight. I was homeschooled. My mom, a former special education teacher, was often required to design a custom curriculum for her students. Needless to…

The case for determination. — It’s not a matter of if, but rather when your life will meet with adversity. Laid off at work. Family drama. A passing relative. Financial strains. Lack of direction. The list goes on and on, and no one is safe from the experience. It’s not a bad thing, it’s life. …

The case for innovation. — In light of recent changes in the Twitter app climate, developers the world over are up in arms. As a result, internet pundits have begun to rally forces behind Dalton Caldwell and his remade app.net service. It’s hard to dislike the concept of a network with complete favor toward developers…

The case for moving forward. — It’s wonderful idea, right? The concept that new innovations should still support past methods. We’ve seen it touted in video game consoles and computer systems for years, always to the praise of consumers. …