Supportive Friends… and the Other Kind
A few weeks ago, I had quite the learning experience. I made a post that seemed to anger a lot of people, friends and otherwise. I was rather surprised by the responses I received. And I wanted to flush out …
Will the World Reveal the Next Job?
I am where I am professionally because of inertia. And nothing else. Maybe some of you out there in Jaffe World can relate to this. How I Got Here I went to college in the 90s, right at the end …
Fewer Goals in 2023
It’s 2023, and the implications scare the crap out of me. Over the past several years, I’ve written posts talking about goals either for the upcoming calendar year or for the next year of my life. In fact, I have …
Brittney Griner Absolutely Had to Come Home
The case of Brittney Griner is absolutely fascinating. It is so pregnant with debatable conversation starters, you basically don’t need to talk about anything else at your next get together. Try it. If you find yourself around a few friends …
7 Ways to Increase Television Mediocrity
I love mindless entertainment as much as the next guy. But let’s be honest: A lot of the stuff just isn’t so great. A lot is a workshop in mediocrity, a concept I’d like to explore today. The Background Show …
The Search for Knowledge: To What End?
One of my greatest passions is the acquisition of knowledge. I just love knowing stuff. I love diving down a rabbit hole and exploring a topic until I’m bored with it. I enjoy searching for the right book or books …