Category Archives: Economics

When Society Stops Rewarding Industry, We See Galtism

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Richard K Miller

Following up on what motivates us to work and create, I want to point out a few cases of “Galtism” in current events. (As background, John Galt is a character in Atlas Shrugged who leaves society when it stops rewarding … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Government, Main, Motivation, Principles | 6 Comments

What Motivates Us to Work and Create

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Richard K Miller

I recently read Mind the Gap, an essay by Paul Graham on wealth, industry, and incentives. It’s almost 5 years old now, but it seems timely as our nation appears to be on a road toward socialism. Wealth is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Creating, Economics, Government, Main, United States | 2 Comments

More Important to Teach Principles than Facts

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Richard K Miller

This week I read The Leader in Me, Stephen Covey’s new book about teaching the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People to elementary school students. Schools in North Carolina, Alabama, Illinois, Guatemala, Singapore, and elsewhere have successfully incorporated 7 Habits … Continue reading →

Posted in Character, Economics, Education, Leadership, Main | Tagged , | 9 Comments

Amtrak series: Pick good metrics and stay on track, if it matters

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Richard K Miller

As I mentioned, this weekend I came from Sacramento to Provo by Amtrak train. I flew to Sacramento on Southwest Airlines, buying a one-way ticket so I could decide later whether to depart from SAC or San Francisco. But at … Continue reading →

Posted in Amtrak, Economics, Leadership, Management | 6 Comments