In the era of Google Analytics and Twitter, we spend too much time obsessing over real-time data. Just a decade ago, we had to wait for weekly and monthly…
“In 2001, Warren Buffett gave a talk at the University of Georgia.
He asked them the most Warren Buffett question ever:
• If you could invest in a friend and get 10% of their income for life -- who would you pick?
Once the students answered the question, he then asked this:…”
Hanlon’s Razor teaches us not to assume the worst intention in the actions of others. Understanding Hanlon’s Razor helps us see the world in a more positive light, stop negative assumptions, and improve relationships.
The Helsinki Bus Station Theory: Finding Your Own Vision in Photography
We are in the midst of sea change -- a tidal wave might be more accurate -- within the medium of photography. While the lens is still firmly fixed to the
At a critical moment in The Odyssey, Odysseus tied himself to the mast of his ship because he knew he wouldn’t be able to resist steering the ship toward the beautiful sound of the Sirens. In temporarily giving up his freedom, Odysseus became the first person ever to hear the Sirens without fatally crashing into […]
I hate MVPs. So do your customers. Make it SLC instead.
Product teams have been repeating the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) mantra for a decade now, without re-evaluating whether it’s the right way to maximize learning while pleasing the customer. …
Francine Prose: It’s Harder Than It Looks to Write Clearly
If we are hoping to communicate something—anything—nothing is more important than clarity. The dangers of not being clear are obvious. Is that driver approaching the intersection signaling right or…
“How I fixed my smartphone addiction:
I have 2 phones - Cocaine Phone & Kale Phone
Here's how it works:
1. The Smartphone Paradox - Your phone is a gateway to the world's best knowledge -- and the world's best distractions.
It's like having the best teachers, strip clubs, and…”
Before we begin, new podcast is out talking about multipreneurship with Jesse Pujji who’s running a holdco called GatewayX after selling his bootstrapped company for 8 figures. Super tactical convo on multipreneurship 101. Listen on Apple or Listen on Spotify
If you ever find yourself stressed, overwhelmed, sinking into stasis despite wanting to change, or frustrated when you can’t respond to new opportunities, you need more slack in your life. Here’s how slack works and why you need more of it.