Run from genius: Why the smartest person in the room is often the worst to follow
People are drawn to genius like moths to a flame. We write books about geniuses. Make films about them. Genius
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Build the Launch Pad: Why the size of your ambition needs to match your stage
Build the launch pad It can be dangerous to dream too big before you’re ready - you’re setting yourself
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The Danger of Role Models: Why someone else's map won't fit your terrain
The danger of role models Your heroes can kill you. Having an internal locus of control and identity is extremely
Call the Timeout: How to stop one bad day from wrecking everything
Call the timeout We all have goals that require some discipline, but once one thing goes wrong it can be
An Honourable Thief: What great creators actually mean by 'originality'
At the end of the game show Golden Ball, the two final contestants have to decide whether to steal or
The Crucible of Cringe: Growth lives on the other side of embarrassment
The crucible of cringe This post is an early version of a thought/anecdote that eventually made its way into
Sweat the Small Stuff: Why the things you dismiss decide the outcome
Sweat the small stuff I had a friend who loved to say “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” The problem
It's a Sprint and a Marathon: Why choosing one pace guarantees you lose
It’s a sprint and a marathon People like to say, “It’s not a sprint; it’s a marathon.
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
Prepare for the worst
Prepare for the worst Every champion knows the taste of defeat. What separates the greats, however, isn't just
The Problem with Scooby Snacks: Why a dog biscuit tastes fine until you read the label
The problem with Scooby snacks Labels can shape our perception and our subjective experience of objective realities. Alfred Korzybski, a
Mouthfeel Is the Path to Mastery: The invisible layer of skill only experience reveals
Mouthfeel is the path to mastery There's a concept I've been calling 'mouthfeel' - it&
