The Trap of a Good Puzzle: When solving becomes the problem
The problem with trying to optimise for certain things is that the more data points you collect, the more complex
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Paint Your Blood Gold: What kintsugi teaches about your flaws
Paint your blood gold Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth shogun of Japan, was heartbroken. His favourite tea bowl, a cherished possession,
Just Like the Movies: Why copying your heroes won't get you where they are
Just like the movies Have you ever noticed how some folks seem to walk straight out of a movie scene?
Freedom of Silence: The hidden price of going along with the group
A popular movie trope is the scene where a plucky kid stands up to the bad guy, saying what the
The Problem with Inertia: Why you can't see what's keeping you stuck
Inertia is a sneaky beast. It can be a powerful force for good, helping us build momentum and achieve great
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
The Road Less Travelled: What a comedian's softball injury teaches about plan B
This post is an early version of a thought/anecdote that eventually made its way into my book, Sovereign. Grab
Career
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Put a Pin in It: Why no job is as safe as it feels
In the 1920s, every bowling alley hired young boys to reset the pins and return balls while people were playing.
Finance
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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
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
Find Your Take: What Hasan Minhaj learned matters more than timing
Find your take As a correspondent on The Daily Show, Hasan Minhaj honed his comedic voice and developed a unique
Jack of All Traits: Why the sofa bed is never as good as either
When a product tries to do too much, it often sacrifices quality and reliability in the process. In fact, as
