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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
We need to fully acknowledge problems, while vigorously pursuing solutions. Call it “solutionism.”
Stockholm has been called a “unicorn factory” for its success with new businesses. A unique connection with sports philosophy helps explain why.
Whether it’s LeBron's shooting patterns or your corporate AI strategy, actionable insights are the key to turning data into meaningful results.
Webflow CEO Linda Tong tells Big Think how her lifelong love of sports has guided her ascent to the C-Suite.
The story of how the world high jump record was smashed in 1968 contains golden lessons for business and innovation.
How choosing Stoic acceptance — not dour resignation — galvanized great leaders from Thomas Edison to Phil Jackson and Tony Hawk.
4 things you should consider before launching your next global learning program.
7mins
From anger to awe: How one woman overcame “debilitating trauma” to conquer a near-impossible 53-hour swim at 64.
It's simpler, more compact, and reusable from year-to-year in a way that no other calendar is. Here's both how it works and how to use it.
The Malling-Hansen writing ball, with its potential and limitations, redefined Nietzsche’s philosophical and creative expression.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Playing the long game in Japan is about creating something so enduring that it becomes timeless.
9mins
"Humans, like most mammals, tend to shut down in really frightening situations for which they have no training or prior experience. Researchers call it negative panic. People do nothing. They shut down."
This supremely simple hack can help you establish good habits, break bad ones, and guard against failure.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Magnificent time-tested buildings are filled with lessons in resilience and stability — and the benefits for investment strategy can be huge.
In the international competition, people with physical disabilities put state-of-the-art devices to the test as they race to complete the tasks of everyday life.
The successful tactics of big-name leaders — including Bob Iger, Mary Barra, and Satya Nadella — reveal key approaches to innovation.
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How the successful marketer used ancient philosophy to overcome modern obstacles and change his mindset.
Unlikely Collaborators
In some organizations “founder mode” can become synonymous with over-reliance. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls of “apparent irreplaceability.”
College degree? Not so much. Employers want teams with a diverse skill set who can adapt to changing industry demands.
The co-founder of Wired magazine shares his insights on how a long-term mindset can shape a brighter, more innovative future.
Astro Mechanica’s “turboelectric” jet engines offer a way to transform both commercial flights and space launches.
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“I'm often asked: “Are great strategic thinkers born, or are they made?” And my answer is always yes. Like so many human capabilities, it’s a mixture of nature, nurture and experience.”
The multifaceted nature of company culture is what makes it so challenging — this guide will help you make sense of the complexity.
Late bloomers often find their moment of transformation when life throws them a curveball.
Anne-Marie Rosser — CEO of creative agency VSA Partners — shares her cross-generational vision for a new brand of leadership.
6mins
Through woodworking, John Furniss, known as The Blind Woodsman, discovered a new purpose and a way to share his vision with the world.
Unlikely Collaborators
How to find the right balance between controlling teams and allowing them the agency to make mistakes — and learn from them.