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.
What will you tell [yourself]?
Decisions begin and end with the stories we tell ourselves. A story of desire. A story about change. A story about shame. A story about
A Bigger Sail Isn’t Always a Better Sail
Putting up a bigger sail or casting a bigger net makes sense. More surface area means more chances for speed or fish. Right? The same
Be A Lighthouse
It’s rare to meet someone who displays curiosity, care, and connection. It’s like finding a lighthouse in the fog of daily noise and non-connection. We
We All Could Use Some “Sukha”
Language is powerful. If we use words with care, they help us make good distinctions and evoke helpful emotions. Language can also be a sedative,
Sometimes, What You Stop Doing is More Important
Innovation and reinvention are the lifeblood of healthy firms and happy professionals. Starting is the easy part. We struggle to innovate because we don’t know what
Beware the Two Answer Question
“Should I quit my job or not?” “Should we go to Paris or Rome? “Should we fire our idiot financial advisor or not?” Think of