47: Change, travel, and other things
I was travelling again this past week. I left my cold, windy island for the first time this year and
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The Abilene Paradox: Explained
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Bayesian Thinking: A Primer
In the 17th century, mathematician and philosopher Thomas Bayes developed a way of thinking that has been both misunderstood and
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Book Review: How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen
Clayton Christensen's "How Will You Measure Your Life" is a provocative look at the meaning of
The End-of-History Illusion: Explained
Our brains are highly resistant to change and have a hard time predicting the breadth of future possibilities even when
46: Planning for Obsolescence
How companies conspire to make you consume more, and how you can turn obsolescence into a mechanism for productivity.
45: A guide for better gifts
How to give the best gifts to your past, present and future selves.
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Mind Over Matter
What if I told you that your mind could unlock a healing power potent enough to rival billion-dollar pharmaceuticals? Don&
44: What you feel in your bones
A note from my journal on conviction and mimesis.
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The Art of Effortless Work
Great work doesn’t have to be a wrestling match against your own brain. What if it was more akin
43: Searching for easy answers
Pattern-matching and robust thinking are more important than tactics and abstraction.
