These are essays from the wayback machine. The topics are varied. Some are about business, but mostly rumination on current events and whatever caught my attention at the time.
Reciprocity is Good Until It Isn’t
Reciprocity is essential for group function. It enables trades across time through informal IOUs – “Help me today, and I’ll help you tomorrow.” These IOUs
Thinking Traps (Part 3)
A mental model malfunctioning or producing an unplanned result is called a “thinking trap.” Here are some common examples. Remember, we all fall victim to
Thinking Traps (Part 2)
A mental model malfunctioning or producing an unplanned result is called a “thinking trap.” Here are some common examples. Remember, we all fall victim to
Thinking Traps (Part 1)
I have written previously about “mental models.” A mental model that malfunctions or produces an unplanned result is called a “thinking trap.” Here are some
How Do You Know You Have Made a “Good” Decision
How do you know you have made a good decision? It is tempting to say, “By the results I achieve”. If only it were that
Check Your Mental Models
We create mental models to help us organize the complicated aspects of our lives. They are combinations of emotions and verbal and non-verbal stimuli. The