Archive - charliep

Horst Schulze on Measuring Up

Behind the elegance of the Ritz-Carlton lies a philosophy born from one man’s calling.

Nov 7

1:08

10 Reasons I Love Entrepreneurs

Why Entrepreneurs Are the Last Dreamers in a World of Pragmatists

Nov 4

October 2025

Never Stop Sowing—The Future Depends on Seeds You Plant Today.

And other lessons I've learned

Oct 28

Why a Zero-Dollar Contract Can Be Worth More Than Cash

My conversation with Mike Morris

Oct 24

1:11

The Heavier the Luggage, the Slower the Launch.

And other lessons I've learned

Oct 21

You’re Too Good to Retire: Why Your Exit Isn’t the End

There’s a difference between enjoying your success and wasting it.

Oct 17

1:06

Time is the Real Capital

Why Rushing Growth Kills Startups

Oct 14

The Courage to Be Seen

I used to think vulnerability was always noble, until I realized I could use it to hide just as easily as I could to heal.

Oct 10

1:54

Failure: The Mentor That Never Lies

And 11 other things I've learned

Oct 7

The Secret That’s Draining You

Carrying secrets corrodes the soul because it forces you to live behind a mask no one can maintain forever.

Oct 3

2:14

September 2025

For 15 Years, SiriusXM Played Hardball—This Year, Something Unexpected Happened

For 15 years, I’ve had the same dance with SiriusXM.

Sep 30

The Hard Truth About Angel Investing Expectations

I asked Matt Stevens about the reality of writing early checks, and his answer was blunt: if you can’t spot the dead money at the table, it’s you.

Sep 26

1:02

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