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
This is my first article. Many will follow. Most will be insights and thoughts around leading people, engineering outcomes, improving self, economics, and human behavior. Or tacos. I really like tacos. -Andrew Nemeth