“We construct the experience of time in our minds, so it follows that we are able to change the elements we find troubling — whether it’s trying to stop the years racing past, or speeding up time when we’re stuck […]
“Most people focus too much on being good, and not enough on how liquid their skill is – how many people know how good they are.” | learn more
From Sean Harper, CEO and co-founder at Kin Insurance. “At my company, we have a bias toward action. We make it clear to employees at every level that the person closest to any problem should solve it. Moreover, we make […]
This applies to publicly traded companies. I really like it! “I’ve spent thousands of hours researching dozens of companies from many different industries. Along the way, I’ve developed a research process. While I’m no expert, I’m hoping that this article […]
“Imagine for a moment you’re a soldier in the heat of battle — perhaps a Roman foot soldier, medieval archer or Zulu warrior. Regardless of your time and place, some things are probably constant. Your adrenaline is elevated, and your […]
Popularized by Nassim Taleb, the thing to know about ergodicity is that the average outcome of the group is rarely the same as the average outcome of the individual over time. This article is a great way to digest Taleb’s […]
What an excellent analogy! I especially appreciate the Finishing Mindset – “In cooking, a dish that is 99% finished has zero value.” More: “Knowledge work is unique among skilled professions in that we lack a culture of systematic improvement. Other […]
“With no self-imposed time pressure, I was able to focus on just one thing: showing up every day and writing some code.” | learn more
“Do children today have useful childhoods? … Gaining agency is gaining the capacity to do something differently from, or in addition to, the events that simply happen to you. Most famous people go off-script early, usually in more than one […]
“The good news is, doing and thinking reinforce and augment each other. It’s a subtle but powerful feedback loop. You learn something. Armed with that new information, you do something. Informed by the results of your doing, you learn something […]