The Purpose of a Leaf
An exploration into what nature can teach us about sunk costs.
A collection of observations along the way.
- Nov 20
- 3 min
Aim for Imperfection
The difference between what happens before and after you hit the record button.
- Oct 23
- 1 min
Driving Fast and Slow
This might help you in your next meeting.
- Sep 25
- 2 min
Finding Your Element
A few observations that will hopefully lead you to some insightful questions.
- Sep 11
- 2 min
Minutes on Court
Serena Williams' last match in the 2022 US Open, lasted for three hours and five minutes. The longest in her 25 years playing the Open.
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Every Point is not Equal
You’re playing points all the time.
- Aug 7
- 1 min
Defending Hard Pursuits
If it were easy … then everyone would …
- Jul 10
- 2 min
Your Past, Your Present, and the Work
Another look at sunk costs, from the perspective of the work itself.
- May 15
- 3 min
Useful Binaries
A short guide on a useful tool.
- May 8
- 2 min
Measuring Progress
Be weary of your default settings.
- Mar 20
- 1 min
Fractions and Wholes
A difference between beginners and experts.
- Mar 6
- 1 min
Constraints
The beauty of limits and the feelings of limitation.
- Jan 2
- 2 min
Comparison and Immediate Gratification
A dangerous mix.
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Idealism vs. Incrementalism
We might have a default. I'd like to discuss why we shouldn't.
- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
An Antidote to Imposter Syndrome
You've felt it. Let's discuss.
- Dec 28, 2021
- 2 min
Sandcastles in the sea
A few thoughts on sunk costs.
- Dec 27, 2021
- 1 min
Fighting vs. Sparring
A short comparison.
- Dec 26, 2021
- 1 min
To you or About you
It's so easy to confuse these two.
- Dec 25, 2021
- 4 min
How to Feel Quality
In the summer of 2021, we got a rowing machine. It changed my life.
- Dec 22, 2021
- 1 min
The Most Important Thing Right Now
Do the work to find the only switch.
- Dec 22, 2021
- 1 min
Work in the Dark
We spend more time in the dark than we do in the light. The dark is where our magic happens.