Alta Mensa
Alta Mensa
Dr. Andrei Duta has recently founded Alta Mensa, an Austin-based think tank that examines the strategic intersections between: (1) Investments/Markets (2) Politics/Global Affairs (3) Theology/Philanthropy The goal is to generate actionable ideas that
“Strategy” in One Sentence
Strategy is the art and science of winning. The word “strategy” comes from the Greek “strategos” which describes the military strategist or general on the battle field. Strategy means outsmarting
New Year’s Resolutions: How to Keep Them
It’s the beginning of the year, a time of self-reflection and improvement. Maybe you want to learn a new skill, start on that book from your lengthy “reading list,” eat
Opportunity Is “Evergreen”
It’s Christmas Eve. By now, if you celebrate Christmas, you’ve sent out party invitations, decorated your home, hung the lights, and perhaps, bought and adorned your real (or artificial) Christmas
The Little Box and a Number
My mentor from afar, the late Jim Rohn, used to share “the little box and a number” story to inspire action. Here is my adaptation of the story. Johnny, a
Wisdom, Strategy, and Planning
“It’s better to be wise than strong; intelligence outranks muscle any day. Strategic planning is the key to warfare; to win, you need a lot of good counsel.” (PROVERBS 24:5,
Opportunities and Timing
My friend Aaron Forrister, CEO of Roadwire, recently shared with me: “Seize the opportunity of a lifetime during the lifetime of the opportunity.”
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (by Stephen R. Covey)
1. Be proactive. Do not react. Take initiative. Assume responsibility. Focus your energy within your own circle of influence. Focus time and energy on things that you can control and