The Future Is Cheap: Why the best opportunities look ridiculous at first
The future is cheap Buying the future is usually cheaper than you think. Alexander Graham Bell tried to sell the
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Chesterton's Fence: Explained
TL;DR / Summary G.K. Chesterton was an early 20th century English writer known for his clever paradoxes. He once
Golf mindset vs Pinball mindset: Two ways to navigate an unpredictable career
Golf mindset vs Pinball mindset This post is an early version of a thought/anecdote that eventually made its way
The Marty McFly Effect: Why you can't reverse-engineer someone else's success
The Marty McFly effect I’ve noticed that when you ask successful people what advice they might give to a
The 80/20 Rule: More Results, Less Effort (Wayfinder #8)
Welcome to the eighth issue of Wayfinder, your fortnightly compass for navigating life’s toughest decisions. We'll be
The Sparrow and the Snake: When the fix is worse than the problem
The Sparrow and the Snake Sometimes trying to fix a problem only makes it worse. China learned this lesson the
4 Proven Secrets to Discovering Your Life's Purpose
We all have a profound yearning as humans to uncover our life's purpose, to understand why we are
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Play Asymmetric Games: Invest in Opportunities that Multiply
Linear games get linear results. In order to win a linear game, you need to move the needle. You must
Why Writing Fiction is Hard
I don't have any moral judgement on whether it is better to read fiction or non-fiction. But
Cancer research and infinite monkeys
As humans, we’re constantly trying to optimise for success and make the most of our time. But have you
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
The cure for starry eyes
You’re experiencing new things, achieving new goals, and everything feels fresh and thrilling. But before the honeymoon phase fades,
