Author Archives: mattgorman

We are taught what we are taught the way we are taught to fit to a one-size-fits-all teaching plan.  Each element is designed to build on previous elements thus reinforcing its validity. Later, once we are exposed to experiences, stimuli, … Continue reading →

I recently read a brief piece titled The Sabbatical by Denise Gershbein. (full text available at http://designmind.frogdesign.com/articles/work-life/the-sabbatical.html).  I commend her for sharing this.  It has encouraged me to share my own downtime experience. For many hard working focused individuals, the … Continue reading →

I was once involved with an organization that had realized some great successes by servicing clients in a highly regulated industry.  Violations of the regulations drew big fines so having expertise in the area was valuable to our clients and … Continue reading →

What is the greatest compliment you ever received?  Not something nice someone said recently that gave you smile, I am talking about a compliment you were paid unexpectedly at some point in your life (might have been recently) that you … Continue reading →

In the book, The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy, there is a scene that stopped me cold in my tracks.  Let me set the scene. There are two brothers, Tom and Luke, and one sister, Savanah. They grew up … Continue reading →

Hi, and no, the title of this post is not a typo but rather an admission that I had not completed my thought in my most recent post. On January 20, I shared my thoughts on an article in the … Continue reading →

This blog is my reflection upon reading an article in the December 18, 2010 Economist magazine.  I give full credit to the Economist and the author(s) and I am not in any position to reap material gain through this post’s … Continue reading →

Philadelphia Phillies fans are by now well aware of the city’s early Christmas present – Cliff Lee is back in a Phillies uniform. I listened to a segment about this on the local news radio station the day after it … Continue reading →

I recently had a conversation with a colleague who shared with me his observations pertaining to my conversational style.  As a result of the exchange, I have made a huge leap forward towards greater self-awareness, and for that I am … Continue reading →

On November 6, 2009, I purchased a block of shares in Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) for $57.83 per share.  Simultaneously, I sold the equivalent number of call options with a strike price of $65 and an expiration date of January 21, … Continue reading →