Signaling Effectively
I’ve always been fascinated by turn signals on cars. It’s such a simple thing. You make the left light blink on the rear of your
December 4, 2022
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Mastering Anything
These are the two steps to mastering any skill: Understand the Concept Develop the Habit This is true in every domain. It takes a day
November 29, 2022
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The Red Line
In every system, there’s a point where the system can not do more. In a car, this limit is denoted by the gauge that measures
November 26, 2022
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Pain vs. Suffering
It has taken me nearly four decades to learn the following distinction between pain versus suffering. At first glance, they seem the same. Pain does
November 20, 2022
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Money & Power
There’s an expression here in the United States that money changes people (for the worse) and that power corrupts people. I disagree. Instead, I think
November 13, 2022
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The Decider vs. The Critic
Any time a decision needs to be made, two roles often emerge. There’s the role of the decider versus the role of the critic. Anybody
November 9, 2022
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This is Better than Perfection
Many of my students strive for perfection. In theory, there’s nothing wrong with this PURSUIT. However, in practice, many people
Demographic vs. Situational Gravitas
When I was at Stanford, I took a sociology class focused on the topic of status. It was fascinating. The
Master then Break the Rules
When you first learn a craft, it’s useful to learn the rules. As you master the rules, it’s useful to
Responsibility vs. Fault Ratio
Fault = You created a problem due to an error you made. Responsibility = It’s your job to fix the
When IQ Matters (and When It Doesn’t)
Your IQ score (intelligence score) predicts two things very well. The first prediction is heavily empirically supported. The second prediction
Intent vs. Impact
“I didn’t mean to run you over with my car and put you in the emergency room…” “I didn’t mean
The “Horizon Problem”
When I mentor people, they often ask me for my thoughts about specific career choices they are considering. Invariably, the
Be True to Your Word
The key to having a wildly successful career and a happy life is to attract the right people towards you.
Simplification vs. Nuance
When communicating complex ideas, simplify your message to enhance your audience’s conceptual understanding (even if what you say is less
How to Make Any Career Decision
The simplest way to make any career decision is to choose the career option that gives you the greatest progress