Angry Birds is like the Power of the Lord?

Last Sunday morning I caught my 5 year old son playing Angry Birds on my phone. We typically don't play games on Sunday. When I recounted this rule, Andrew responded, "But Dad, Angry Birds is like the power of the Lord!" I smiled and said, "Really? Tell me more." He continued, "It's like the birds are the power of the Lord and the pigs and structures are Satan's kingdom. When the birds hit them it's like destroying Satan's kingdom."

He got to play the game a little longer for that thought process.

Mark Cuban and the Missed Opportunity

As I was listening to Mark Cuban in August 2010, I looked around Bay 7 and saw mostly middle aged business leaders. I did see one younger kid and thought, "Those are the type of people that should be at this event!" It was a missed opportunity.

Startup Madness will be a similar opportunity where the younger generation will be able to engage young entrepreneurs from many of the top universities on the East Coast. I know high schoolers may have school, but I am happy to write a note to any principal! If young people want to understand the world they are about to enter, there is no better event to attend.

Wonder if Mark would come back on March 14 and crown the Startup Madness winner among the ACC schools?

Channeled Madness: Austin Rivers vs. Newt Gingrich

Last night's Duke vs. Carolina game was epic. Duke vs. Carolina fulfilled every bit of hype. Austin Rivers was walking on water and virtually unstoppable. Why? After the game he said he was "pissed off" because Carolina said they were going to win.

Austin had what I call "channeled madness." He used his aggression in a positive way and had extreme focus on the court.

Let's contrast that with another prominent figure: Newt Gingrich. His madness is getting the best of him and it shows. He is so upset that it is controlling his actions. This is usually the beginning of one's downfall.

If I was building a startup team in the business world, I would love to have employees with the "channeled madness" of Austin Rivers totally focused on taking out the competition. This year's Startup Madness participants will come to Durham with a similar spirit.