Thoughts on Character
Character is who you are when nobody is looking and you can get away with anything. Character consists of two things: 1) Your values –
December 11, 2022
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Force Multiplier Effect: 2 + 2 = 5
Many militaries refer to the concept of a “force multiplier.” This refers to a fighting force whose impact is magnified in some way, shape, or
December 7, 2022
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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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The Mental Role Model
I spend the bulk of my time in my career either learning, teaching, or troubleshooting. I just got off the
The Paradox of Paradox
I find the word paradox fascinating. Definition: A paradox is a statement that apparently contradicts itself and yet might be
The 80/20 Rule – An Unusual Example
One of my favorite interests is to apply the 80/20 rule to everyday life. In consulting work, we’re constantly trying
Choose Your Words Carefully
Over the last decade, I have continually found myself intrigued by a field I never thought would interest me: linguistics.
With Gratitude
I am grateful to have a roof over my head and a warm place to sleep at night. I am
Strategic Disruption, Retaliation, and Cooking?
In technology industries, the single biggest strategic maneuver one can make is to employ a “disruptive” strategy. A disruptive strategy
Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs
I’ve noticed that very few people in this world pursue their goals or dreams. When I ask why they don’t,
Lacking Confidence
I was recently holding office hours for my Inner Circle members. One of my members asked me what to do
Ad Hominem Attacks on Greta Thunberg
Over the last week or so, I’ve been watching people’s reactions to 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg. A year ago,
The Culture of Elitism
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the cult/culture of elitism. The entire premise of elitism is hierarchy. Those who