Interruptions can be so costly for many types of work. Not short mindless tasks like stuffing envelopes, but certainly for complex thought work. This piece explores the two dimensions that can make this costly: fixed startup costs and linear vs […]
“The mantra of sharing your work and involving everyone in decisions naturally leads to inviting and copying people into things that add no value to them, or you.” | learn more
“The bottom line: Sit to do computer work. Sit using a height-adjustable, downward titling keyboard tray for the best work posture, then every 20 minutes stand for 8 minutes AND MOVE for 2 minutes. … Simply standing is insufficient.” | learn more
They include a scorpion bite, illnesses, and “suffering with his eye.” | learn more
“Prefer to work on things you can show. Prefer to work where people can see you. Prefer to work on things you can own.” | learn more
My personal mission is to spend my time working on interesting projects alongside people who I like and respect. How did I get there? Luck found me I’ve been successful and I’ve been lucky. The two are inseparable. Out of […]
“If City Council gave out attendance grades, most of its members would get a D. Before you vote Tuesday, see how your alderman stacks up.” | learn more
VC investor Tomasz Tunguz discusses these two separate but very related topics. Deep Work is about focusing without distraction. Infinity Wells devour your attention without end (like social media feeds). The more you know about the battle you’re fighting, the […]
Mark Manson, the author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck, talks about his experience writing the book, including the diminishing returns and negative returns of spending extra hours per day on the endeavor. | learn more