The Sparrow and the Snake: The Danger of Short-Sighted Solutions
Sometimes trying to fix a problem only makes it worse. China learned this lesson the hard way in the 1950s.
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🧭Should I Stop Pursuing My Doctorate? (Wayfinder #7)
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Put a Pin in it: How to Future-Proof Your Career
In the 1920s, every bowling alley hired young boys to reset the pins and return balls while people were playing.
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🧭 Transitioning to Tech: Which Path Should I Choose? (Wayfinder #6)
Welcome to the sixth issue of Wayfinder. Wayfinder is about learning to navigate life’s toughest decisions. The choices that
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Building better gardens
Every productivity system has legions of wounded adventurers who dived headlong into its waters only to find themselves overwhelmed and
Why Writing Fiction is Hard
I don't have any moral judgement on whether it is better to read fiction or non-fiction. But here&
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🧭 How can I make the most of my time? (Wayfinder #4)
Welcome to the fourth issue of the Wayfinder series. Wayfinder is about learning to navigate life’s toughest decisions. The
The Cost of Being King: Why All Your Tech Bro Idols are Single
Recently I’ve been obsessed with ‘the cost of being King’. I keep coming across potential role models who have
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🧭How do I align my work with my values? (Wayfinder #3)
Welcome to the third issue of the Wayfinder series. Wayfinder is about learning to navigate life’s toughest decisions. The
Art Isn’t the Output: Why Artists Shouldn’t Fear AI
It’s easy to understand why people are so excited by ChatGPT and AI-generated art when you remember that the
This is why you’re slow: How comparison distorts your perception
There’s a disconnect when successful people say the secret to success is simply "working hard". The audience
Kings die before they're dead: The hidden cost of greatness
All the masters of the universe. The tech gods. Kingmakers. Master capitalists. Breakout founders. Productivity gurus. Everyone who seems to
