“One thing it took me quite a while to understand is how few bits of information it’s possible to reliably convey to a large number of people.” | learn more
“Chemistry is a harmonious or effective interaction between people working together. Just as any other great relationship, a mentorship needs chemistry to reach its full potential. If it’s not already there, how can you set the stage to build chemistry […]
Jason Fried of Basecamp writes about their evolution from caring about teammates away status (presence) to not. “But it wasn’t until we gave up on Presence that we really got to embrace the sense of calm that comes from not […]
From famed investor Howard Marks: “The more I’ve thought about it since writing Liquidity, the more convinced I’ve become that there are two main reasons why people sell investments: because they’re up and because they’re down.” | learn more
My current system is avoiding todo lists in favor of calendar events for things I need to do. This is an interesting perspective on the psychology behind these lists. “The biggest hurdle todo faces is that the emotion you generally […]
Haven’t tried any of these ideas yet. If you beat me to it, let me know! “Whether you’re looking to feel more connected to your team or move more quickly with your work, virtual coworking can help. It’s a great […]
“First impressions are everything for founders. We rarely have time to overcome first impressions when fundraising. Even though the outcome is not transactional, interactions can be.” | learn more
How Samuel Andrews’ ego cost him one billion dollars. | learn more
“Russell Conjugation (or “emotive conjugation”) … showed me just how easily my opinions could be manipulated without any need to falsify facts.” | learn more
“The Feynman Technique is a foundational learning method that prioritizes simplicity and depth of understanding. It was developed by Richard Feynman—an American theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 1965 for his groundbreaking work in quantum electrodynamics.” | learn more