Q: What creates an environment for deeper conversations?A: More, Less, or Different Light A novelist and an architect have both pointed out the importance of light on how we think, how we share, and where… Read More »The Effects of Light on Conversations
Q: What’s the best way to motivate people to great work?A: Encouraging their potential, not criticizing their shortcomings. “A few months after my husband and I moved to a small Massachusetts town I grumbled to… Read More »Motivating Greatness
Q: How can I reestablish important priorities in my life? A: The HYoN method of reviewing opportunities. Derek Rivers is the author of a fascinating little book titled, “Hell Yeah or No”. In it, he describes… Read More »Hell Yeah or No
Q: How can I better value the mundane moments? A: By remembering just how short life is. Four Thousand Weeks is the name of a book. It is also almost 77 years. That’s about the life-expectancy for an… Read More »Four Thousand Weeks
Q: How can someone exceed their salary cap? A: Leverage what you do to make money by what you don’t-do. Recording artists, athletes, and movie stars are leveraging their brand to make more than their craft… Read More »Craft as a Loss-Leader
Q: What is an unintended (negative) consequence of increased productivity? A: Loss of community and sharing ideas in person Arnold Schwarzenegger is the greatest bodybuilders of his time, and arguably one of the best of all-time. He… Read More »Headphones at The Gym
Q: Is there an ideology/philosophy better than Conservative, Progressive, or Libertarian? A: Yes, “Win & Help Win“ Here’s why it’s a better approach: A concept defined by Balaji S. Srinivasan, on episode #506 of The Tim Ferriss… Read More »Win & Help Win
Q: How do I set myself apart from the competition? A: Set margin in your schedule to seize lucky opportunities. From best-selling author James Clear: Not being busy is a competitive advantage. Most people are… Read More »Being Not-Busy is a Competitive Advantage
Q: How do experts make it look so effortless? A: Meticulous preparation Neil deGrasse Tyson is undoubtedly an expert in his field (astrophysicist). It wouldn’t be remarkable for a subject matter expert like himself to… Read More »Meticulous Preparation Makes Things Look Effortless.
Q: What framework should I use when making an acquisition/purchase decision?A: Use the “Principles of Multiple Use” to asses if the purchase helps create leverage. Tiago Forte (of Forte Labs) has a note for his… Read More »Principles of Multiple Use