Well, William Shatner finally did the field research for his role as Captain James T. Kirk this week, going sub-orbital on the Blue Origin launch platform. No, I’m not making fun of Shatner’s flight, quite the contrary. He’s the first actor in the entire Star Trek franchise to go into space while still living... More >

When I considered the title for this column, I seriously considered calling it “From the frying pan into the fire.” I thought this because, as I’m sure you’ve noticed recently, the component shortage problem has only worsened; we’re now seeing other supply lines breaking down. For example, the other day, I made my usual lunchtime run to a fine food establishment—the local Sonic—hoping to indulge in my customary Chicago dog... More >

Dream First, Details Later: How to Quit Overthinking and Make it Happen!

Ellen Bennett specializes in doing the impossible, moving forward, and never looking back. When she was working as a line cook at a two-star restaurant and heard the chef say he was going to have new aprons made for the kitchen staff, without hesitation, she walked up to him, told him she had started an apron company, and wanted the order... More >