Does Competition Drive Innovation

Does Competition Drive Innovation Does Competition Drive Innovation What became of the Stanley Steamer, the manual typewriter, or the black-and-white television? With our endless focus on the shiny and new, its easy to forget that no technology lasts forever. Examining the birth and death of old technologies, though, can yield new insights into the nature of innovation.Take the automobile, for example. Erik Gjesfjeld, a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Society and Genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles, recently adapted an approach used to study the evolution of fossil plant and animal species to examine the birth and death of 3,575 car models.The research revealed why innovation has ebbed and flowed in the American auto industry since 1896. It also created a valuable quantitative tool to study the evolution of any technology, from typewriters to televisions.Gjesfjeld earned a doctorate in archaeology studying the development of ancient Siberian pottery. As arc haeologists, we were aware that a lot of technologies go extinct over time, and we dont see that technology anymore, he said.The evolution of diversity in car manufacturing. renommee Erik GjesfjeldThanks to carmakers habit of giving models unique names and dates (a 1965 Mustang, a 2005 Prius), Gjesfjeld and his postdoctoral advisor, UCLA evolutionary biologist Michael Alfaro, had a ready trove of data on the birth and death of car models.Using a statistical method called Bayesian modeling, they examined 3,500 models produced from 1896 to 2014 to determine which of three factors determined innovation the most economic growth, changing oil prices, or the diversity of car models already on the market.They found that since the 1980s, fewer new American car models have been introduced each year, and fewer have been discontinued. And to their surprise, they found that more have gone extinct than have been introduced. We may be driving more cars, but were driving more of the same cars, Gje sfeld said.The results square with theories of technological evolution that predict that as technologies become ever more specialized, it gets more expensive to make radical innovations, and diversity decreases, the researchers reported recently in the open-access journal Palgrave Communications.The researchers model predicts the ongoing explosion of electric car models, but it also predicts that competition in the marketplace will ultimately kill off many of them. The results suggest that later in the life of an industry, its really hard to make new things, Gjesfjeld said.Read the most recent issue of Mechanical Engineering.As archaeologists, we were aware that a lot of technologies go extinct over time, and we dont see that technology anymore.Dr. Erik Gjesfjeld, University of California

10 phrases we should always say no matter how crazy our lives become

10 phrases we should always say no matter how crazy our lives become10 phrases we should always say no matter how crazy our lives becomeIf theres one restaurant I associate with togetherness, its Pizza Hut.As a kid, Pizza Hut was THE distribution policy for birthday parties and school fundraisers. During sleepovers, parents would dial up a Pizza Hut delivery, and wed crowd around laughing, joking and devouring slice after slice.When a steaming pie landed on the table, life slowed down. At least, it used to.Now Pizza Hut plans, for the first time, to offer pizza by the slice. Why? Because we, the uber-connected, multitasking, hopelessly overloaded people of Planet Earth, are too busy to sit in a booth and talk to one another. We must, MUST eat on the go.Looking for an inspiring way to start your day? Sign up forMorning MotivationIts our friendly Facebook robot that will send you a quick note every weekday morning to help you start strong. Sign up here by clicking Get StartedSadly, we cant slow down our world,even though eatingaloneat our desks makes us less creative.Nevertheless, below are 10 phrases we should always find ourselves saying - no matter how crazy life becomes.1. Lets get together for lunch.Sometimes, lunch with friends, colleagues or geschftliches miteinander associates is a breath of air in an otherwise manic workday. Who wants to sit at a desk for 8, 9 or 10 straight hours?Thats a sure way to lose an appetite.2. Thats fine. It can wait. (also will accept No rush)Just because wecanhave it now doesnt mean weneedit now.Yes, the Internet keeps us moving at lightning speed, but theres nothing wrong with a rest stop along the information superhighway.3. I thought Id call you to catch up. Its been too long.Why spend 20 minutes on the phone with an old friend when we can just Gchat a few quick lines? Because instant messages and texts (even hilarious auto-corrects) arent the same as an actual conversation, and you and I both know that.4. Im going to wri te a thank-you notewith pen and paper.Yes, handwritten notes are tedious, require actual postage and hurt your wrist. But think about it this way fewer and fewer peopleactuallydo thank-you notes today, which makes the onesyouwrite 10x mora valuable than they once were.5. You have my undivided attention.It takes all the focus we can muster to look up from our cell phone, tablet, laptop, TV, iPod, Kindle, PS4, XBOX and Smartwatch to make eye contact and hear someone 100%.And when it comes to Google Glass, forget about it. The technology is everywhere wetryto lookWere up against a lot, but its worth the struggle.6. Sure, I can help you with that.The more you give, the more you get. And theres nothing wrong with beingbusyhelping others. Thats still allowed.7. Board game nightA few rounds of Scattergories, Cards Against Humanity (involving these 21 awkward cards), Jenga and plenty of beer with your best pals.Who needs technology on a night like that?8. I think Im just gonna go read for a bit.The outside world is noisy. The inside of a book is not.9. Its too late at night to be dealing with these work emails.I control my phone. It does not control me.I control my phone. It does not control me.Ishould probably answer thisterrifying email subject lineas I doze off at 1115 pm.A slave to wireless communication once again10.Heywanna grab some pizza?Pizza Hut be damned. Take your individual slice of pepperoni and plop down in a booth with the people who matter. Your inbox can wait 30 minutes.Modern technology is a beautiful thing, but so is a table, three friends and nothing buttime on our hands.This post was originally published onDannyRubin.com.

3 reasons to keep your money separate from your spouse

3 reasons to keep yur money separate from your spouse3 reasons to keep your money separate from your spouseWhen I first got married, I thought my spouse and I were supposed to be attached at the hip in all things. Over time, I found that I needed more breathing room than the close embrace of early love allowed. For me, that meant separating my money from my wifes.Every good marriage is based on an awful lot of separation, Steven Nock, a professor of sociology who studies marriage at the University of Virginia, told WebMD. People need to have a separate life and existence to feel validated as individuals. They cant live solely as somebodys partner.For many couples, this happy separation extends to their finances, as well as their social lives.Our money separation felt harsh at first. I had decided to pay down some debts and improve my financial IQ, and I knew I needed a separate checking account to learn money management. To my wife, this seemed like a slap in the face. Over the years , however, our separate accounts have given us both the freedom to have a little fun with our own money, while still being financially accountable to each other.Ladders is now on SmartNewsDownload the SmartNews app and add the Ladders channel to read the latest career berichterstattung and advice wherever you go.Im not alone in wanting to maintain separate finances from my spouse. TD Banks 2017 Love and Money Survey found that 51% of the couples they surveyed combined all their finances, while 34% kept some money separate and 15% didnt share money at all. The trend is stronger among millennials 29% of couples under 34 have no shared accounts.There are a number of reasons why married couples are joining the trend and keeping their finances separate from their spouses. Heres why.1. Two bank accounts are better than oneMingling your money can add stress to your marriage, too. If you and your spouse have divergent spending habits and financial priorities, you can either fight about it o r give each other some space to be different.You might be happier if you didnt know how much money went to piano lessons or that cute little Kate Spade backpack. Thats certainly true for some couples.2. It doesnt have to be all or nothingSome couples take a yours, mine, and ours approach to personal finances. Each spouse has a separate account, and both contribute to a joint account to pay household bills.My wife and I have come up with a version of this approach. We each have our own checking account as part of a jointly-owned credit union account. We have a joint savings account for reserves and another that we both contribute to for mortgage and property taxes.In a pinch, either one of us can access the others checking account. Over the years, when one of us has made substantially more money, its been easy to transfer funds to support the other.Best of all, I dont have to weigh in on the new bike helmet she wants, and she doesnt get to have an opinion about how many dresses I nee d to own (a lot). We can look at each others accounts if we want to, but we generally dont.I talk about money with my wife, and we make big financial decisions as a couple. But we stay in our own lanes for the day-to-day stuff. I think thats the secret sauce for a happily married financial life.3. Some of your finances are unavoidably intertwined - such as sharing a home togetherThere is a lot to be said for joint bank accounts. If one spouse dies, joint accounts usually give the survivor immediate unrestricted access, according to legal website Nolo. If your accounts are separate, then youll probably need documentation that proves you have a right to the money, and you might have to go through probate before you can touch the funds, Nolo reports. This can add stress to an already stressful time.Joint accounts also foster financial transparency. According to the TD Bank survey, 13% of respondents said they concealed some part of their financial lives from their spouses. Millennials were much more likely to have undercover money (30%) than couples over 55 (4%). Secrets included clandestine bank accounts, and undisclosed credit cards and student loan debt. Worse yet, 35% of respondents said they had no plans to ever share their money secret with their spouses.Financial cover-ups can send a marriage onto rocky shoals when they come to light. A recent Dear Sugars column had a term for this financial infidelity, which associates hiding financial information as a form of betrayal to your partner.Even if you keep your finances separate (in fact, especially if you do), theres no way to avoid talking about money with your spouse. When you live together, your financial lives are unavoidably intertwined.When my wife and I first separated our bank accounts, we tracked how much each of us spent on household items such as utility bills and groceries. I was surprised to find that I contributed just as much by purchasing household supplies and food as she did by paying our f ixed expenses for things like car insurance and the electric bill.Over the years, weve renegotiated who pays for what, as our financial and living situations have changed. What hasnt changed is our commitment to sharing financial information with each other and making big money decisions as a team.This article first appeared on Business Insider.

Whos the Boss

Whos the BossWhos the Boss WHOS THE BOSS?How comfortable would you be REPORTING TO a manager who is YOUNGER than you?41%Very comfortable41%Somewhat comfortable14%Somewhat uncomfortable3%Very uncomfortableWhats the biggest challenge in reporting to a manager who is younger than you?26%Different work ethics/values/expectations22%Different leadership/learning styles19%Different communication styles9%Different ways of using technology8%Different motivations/incentives17%No challengesHow comfortable would you be MANAGING a worker who is OLDER than you?57%Very comfortable34%Somewhat comfortable8%Somewhat uncomfortable1%Very uncomfortableWhats the biggest challenge in managing a worker who is older than you?25%Different ways of using technology17%Different communication styles16%Different leadership/learning styles15%Different work ethics/values/expectations8%Different motivations/incentives19%No challengesSource OfficeTeam survey of 1,007 workers in the United States.Some responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding. 2017 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.

What Successful People Ask Themselves - The Muse

What Successful People Ask Themselves - The MuseWhat Successful People Ask Themselves Wouldnt it be fun to be an eccentric billionaire?Riding your unicorn, the wind in your yacht, giving away tons of money for the powers of good (and maybe spending some of it on yourself?). It could also be fun to be so successful that you have no major money or house worries, and every day you wake up to a job you love.Either way, success smells good, doesnt it? But how do you get there? You can read the interwebs and find all sorts of interesting information on what successful people do in the morning, or how they structure their day, or even- wink- the questions that they ask themselves.Why the focus on questions? Well, there are many schools of thought on this but if I can borrow from Appreciative Inquiry, one of the reasons that questions are so important is because words create worlds.What that means is that the questions you choose to ask yourself have a direct impact on the world you create f or yourself.For instance Hating your job and spending most of your time asking Ugh, how did I get here? can lead to one schrift of action. A type that probably involves your couch, wine, and some potato chips. Or, you could ask instead What interesting job should I pursue next? That question might create some brainstorming, good feelings, and- gasp- forward momentum. You see where Im going with thisSo, what if we could change your career trajectory and make you more successful just by changing your questions? Interesting, right? Ready? Lets do it1. What Does Success Mean to Just Me (and No One Else)?You know the worst game in the world? Comparing yourself to others (and then immediately feeling bad).Sometimes this game is called the Facebook News Feed. For many people, the knee-jerk reaction to this question is money or position or something related to money or position.But think deeper- what does success truly mean to you?I played the more money, more promotions type of success car d when I was a consultant, and it didnt make me happy.I then played the I need to be as successful as all of these other major players in my business card when I became a career coach, and that also did elend make me happy. What made me happy and much (much) more successful in my coaching was to ignore everyone else and define it on my own terms. Ironically, of course, doing this lead to more money and a better position.Heres whats important You are unique, wonderful, and special. What makes you happy and proud is different from what makes me happy and proud.So before we go any further, lets start with that What does success mean to you- and no one else?2. Whats One Small Thing I Can Do to Get Closer to This Definition of Success, Today?You know what sucks? Running a marathon.Seriously, running for hours on end at the crack of dawn? That seems like the least amount of fun you can have standing up.But running a mile? Or two? And slowly easing into things? Now that sounds interesting. I could do that.You see where Im going with this example. Sure, you can say Im totally going to find my passion and change careers this week, yes and then immediately start to feel overwhelmed and lost.Or, you could say, I want to find a job that fills me with excitement and energy. Im going to set aside an hour each week to do some research, read some books, and talk to people. Im leid going to worry about getting to passion this second, Im just going to focus on making progress. I think its so much easier to be happy when you see progress- and when you see progress, you are usually inclined to keep going, leading to more success.Its like a circle of awesome.So lets focus on you Whats one small thing you can do to get closer to this definition of success?3. What Would the Best Version of Me Do in This Situation?Weve all been in situations that are no fun. A bad boss, not getting promoted, not getting the bewerbungsinterview or the job, or just feeling like a gigantic pile of failu re.Sometimes, all you want to do is give up, hide, or scream in the bathroom.You arent alone.But doing that doesnt make you happy, and it certainly doesnt make you successful.So, the next time you find yourself struggling with a person or situation, or paralyzed by your own career fears, take a deep breath and ask yourself What would the best version of me do in this situation? Seriously?And then do that.Why? Because you are pretty smart- sometimes all you need is a reminder.4. What Was the Good That Happened Today?Im not going to quote all of the science behind gratitude at you because Im sure youve heard about it. Instead Ill quote this from Richard Branson Right now Im just delighted to be alive and to have had a nice long bath. Taking time to appreciate the small wins, the little pleasures, and the progress youve made is important.Ben Franklin used to ask himself What good have I done today?- which is another form of the question that I really like. But either way, take a moment to enjoy what you are creating and accomplishing and doing in your lifeNothing breeds more success than remembering your success Yes, these are big (big) questions and theyre a whole lot easier to skim, than to actually answer. But I can promise you that if you truly take the time to think about your response, you will end up happy and successful. Sometimes your career success starts with knowing what you actually want to be when you grow up. Need some help with that? Heres a fancy-pants free workbook designed to help you find work you love (with all the right questions). Photo of happy person courtesy of Hoxton/Tom Merton/Getty Images.

The Gamestop Resume Pitfall

The Gamestop Resume Pitfall Analysts say they ought to be recognized for their function in raising the standard of service in the restaurant marketplace. Youll also wish to be dressed appropriately for the interview to provide the hiring manager a fantastic first impression.To begin with, you can visit the businesss website to find a list of available AMC jobs on the netz, and you are able to read work description for each one. The interview experience might vary from store to store. As the range of the anbieter proceeds to increase, an increasing number of employment opportunities should come to be readily offered. Academy Sports and Outdoors careers are extremely regarding and highly desired. The business creates accessibility by supplying a huge variety of options. Occasionally, your display of understanding of the firm can impress your interviewer. Naturally, there are several requirements that should be met before job acquisition. The hiring procedure can take some mo ment. The majority of the second you can get the create account link at the peak of the webpage. Proceed to the site you would like the credit score card from and make a new account. Its possible to discover a list of comenity bank store charge cards below. If it doesnt do the job immediately, check your email in the upcoming few days. What You Need to Do About Gamestop Resume Starting in the Next 6 Minutes You need to put in your email address, telephone number, and mailing address. Confirm your email when you have to. Youll be prompted to enter your own personal information. The info listed below serve only as rough guidelines and arent definitive in any manner. McDonalds has a vibrant on-line careers portal thats always full of employment opportunities. The sporting industrys been around for decades. Since you currently have a preceding career, you will automatically have some abilities and experience that are necessary to gaining employment. Just as fruchtwein car eers include benefits, AMC careers are not any different. Maybe youre thinking about your next career move. All you need to do is be game enough for the job Acquiring a job is as simple procedure that involves simply picking out the category of job that you require and the job you would like. Opt for the job for that youre thinking suitable that you apply and hit on the button below the job title to apply or you are able to add to cart now. In reality, the common work hours typically do not apply to managerial positions. The Good, the Bad and Gamestop Resume You may have a job that you enjoy while supporting you and your loved ones. You will likewise not have to feel as if you are in a dead end job, since there is always room to grow Perhaps you are not pleased at your existing job, or are unemployed and searching for the next prospect. If you anticipate submitting an application for work during the on-line page, there are some things which you need to know. Its about a wh ole lot more than just sales of the most recent games with Gamestop. GameStops mission is to create the most well-known technologies affordable and easy. Gamestop build an immense quantity of brand loyalty because of their capacity to negotiate with game growth companies so they can provide in game characteristics that are exclusive to a duplicate of the game purchased through Gamestop. GameStop also supplies accessibility by making its locations simple to reach. For those gamers out there, think about applying also to Hobby Lobby where youre be selling a selection of other types of entertainment. As previously mentioned your gaming experience is important and theres a section on the application that provides you the opportunity to explain exactly how knowledgeable youre about gaming software and hardware. The entertainment and video games industry is just one of the biggest on earth. You may apply on the internet or in person. The Birth of Gamestop Resume Many people decid e to fill out a web-based application, because obtaining a hard copy of the application form is a bit more difficult. When youre completing the application on the internet you will need to do so carefully as even a tiny typo can ensure it is hard for a hiring manager to think about your application properly. Doing this can help raise your credit rating.

3 Ways to Stay Focused on Your Goals

3 Ways to Stay Focused on Your Goals Many of us find it difficult to stay focused on our goals. Perhaps our disposition toward people-pleasing gets in the way of what we want, or our inability to say no crowds our personal goals out of the picture.Here are three things you can start doing right now that willhelp you stay focused, no matter what else is going on1. Say No More OftenOn your way to an auffhrung but not quite sure whyyouregoing? Agreed to help the neighbor pack for her big move even though you have your own to-do list? If these situations sound familiar, youre probably someone who has trouble saying no.Overbooking yourself usually leaves you feeling tired and resentful. Worst of all, it means youve let other peoples plans become more important than your own. Of course, we all need to compromise sometimes, but once youlearn to say no,youll have more time to focus on what truly matters to you.Give yourself permission to declinerequests.Youll feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders.2. PrioritizeLearn to do only what is essential and youll never have a busy-but-unproductive day again.In his book, Essentialism, Greg McKeown explains how to apply the philosophy of essentialism to life. In short, its not about getting everything done, but about getting the right things done. Mastering essentialism will help you focus on what really needs to be done while eliminating the time-wasters that keep you from your goals.3. MeditateDont worry if sitting cross-legged in a quiet space and turning inward isnt your thing. You can meditate in all sorts of ways while taking a walk outside, running on the treadmill, swimming laps, knitting a scarf, etc. You can even try creating a vision board to serve as a daily reminder of your goals and why they matterThe important thing here is that you dedicate some time everyday to thinking about your goals. Were all surrounded by noise all the time. Taking time to center yourself and recalibrate is critical to remaining focused and energized about achieving your goals.A version of this article originally appeared on theAtrium Staffing blog.Michele Mavi isAtrium Staffings nicht auslagerbar career expert.