Farnam Street is back with another post full of timeless knowledge. “Signaling and countersignaling are hidden methods of communicating with each other. We do it all the time as a way to “prove” we are who and what we claim […]
This is a really good explanation by Taylor Pearson of a topic that doesn’t get adequate airtime. I originally learned about ergodicity via Nicholas Taleb’s writing. “In an ergodic system, the average outcome of the group is the same as […]
Published in the Harvard Business Review and written by time management coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders. The post offers some practical guidance on how to plan a schedule. | learn more
“We are What We Choose.” | learn more
The references are a bit dated, but the message is relevant now. “Building a company? You’ve got one very important decision to make, because it affects everything else you do. No matter what else you do, you absolutely must figure […]
Much has been written about how to create a great deck. This article particularly focuses on how to calculate and show metrics that stand up to scrutiny. | learn more
This is one of Paul Graham’s essays (he’s known for them) that discusses the source of genius. “Everyone knows that to do great work you need both natural ability and determination. But there’s a third ingredient that’s not as well […]
I get asked from time to time what my ‘passion’ is. It’s always hard for me to answer, because for me it’s always changed or evolved over time. I look upon those who dedicate their lives to one idea or […]
The concept comes from researcher and author Jim Collins (his book: Good to Great). “Builders of greatness reject the “Tyranny of the OR” and embrace the “Genius of the AND.” They embrace both extremes across a number of dimensions at […]
A new post by Ben Horowitz of a16z. I love that he always starts his posts with rap lyrics. “The key differentiator between effective and ineffective CEOs is whether they run toward or away from major problems and challenges in […]