The Unconscious Mind
Over the last handful of years, I’ve come to appreciate that most human behavior is not decided at a conscious […]
Thoughts
Thoughts, Notes, Meditations
What Most People Ignore About Exponential Growth
The problem with exponential growth is that everyone thinks mainly about the fun part of the curve, where everything is […]
Lessons from Alex Wilson, Founder of The Hungry Hero
It’s perhaps natural to assume that a business should be strictly apolitical if not impersonal, so as to avoid alienating […]
Lessons from Kate Noreen, Owner of Mudpuddles Toys and Books
At first glance, courage would seem like the most important, defining trait in an entrepreneur. We romanticize the raw vision […]
A Lesson From My Barber
I just had a haircut experience unlike any other. It was good overall, but just to give you a feel, […]
Buffettesque
I’ve been rewriting some version of this article for a long time now, but maybe this is the time I’m […]
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended Upon It
Awesome insights based in an empathetic (but not weak-handed!) approach to solution-finding. Best book I’ve read this year so far. […]
What Dogs Can Teach Us About Fulfilling Work
What can dogs teach us about our careers, entrepreneurship, and life? Even if you agree there’s probably a lot we […]
Reflections on Buffett’s 2017 Letter to Shareholders
Almost no one reads the annual reports published by most publicly traded companies. Even professional investors tend to ignore them […]
My Imaginary Lunch with Patrick O’Shaughnessy
I recently remarked that I’d like to have lunch with Patrick O’Shaughnessy. He’s endlessly curious, he’s interesting, and I think […]