Reading Time: 2 minI tend to view the world through a very pragmatic lens, seeing things practically rather than theoretically. That’s why this section from Michael Port’s “Steal the Show” struck me so oddly. From the book: You know how body language affects how others see you, but it may also change how you see yourself. Harvard University […]
They all love to read
Reading Time: 2 minI recently decided to dig in to understand the reading habits of some of the most successful people in recent decades, and quickly found one common thread: they all love to read. All of them. I have no doubt that there are exceptions, but my initial digging didn’t find any. Here are ten people that […]
Using RSS to sniff out AI
Reading Time: 2 minWhile RSS has almost completely disappeared from the tech landscape, I’m still a big fan of it. I get the majority of my information via RSS, and it’s fantastic. If you’re not familiar with RSS, it’s essentially a way to subscribe to news sites and blogs. It’s not unlike getting email updates on every new […]
Reducing attachment
Reading Time: < 1 minSomething I’ve worked hard at over the last few years is reducing attachment to my opinions. As Daniel Kahneman famously said, “I do enjoy having been wrong, because it means I am now less wrong than I was before.“ The easy example is with mobile phones. I’m an Android guy, but I’d happily switch to […]
The evolution of websites
Reading Time: 2 minThe internet is changing rapidly, thanks to big shifts in social media and the ongoing wave of AI. Websites have largely remained the same in recent years, staying strong as the home for every business on the internet. I don’t think that will be changing anytime soon, but the nature of the sites themselves may […]
The Sunday Summary: Respect, looking bad, and calendars that never lie
Reading Time: < 1 minIn an effort to help me keep up with everything I post each week, here is my latest “Sunday Summary” of my posts from the week. Mon, August 5: Know, respect, trust“Know, like, trust” –> “Know, respect, trust”? Tue, August 6: Founders shouldn’t be hireable“Really, the way I think about a founder is like you’re […]
Never manage people who don’t need to be managed
Reading Time: < 1 minI often see posts on Reddit that follow a similar path: While I certainly appreciate that processes exist for a reason and there are times to square things back up, when people are working hard to get things done it’s often best to stay out of their way. Ideally, employees should be lead, not managed. […]
What books do you like?
Reading Time: < 1 minAnother great segment from the recent “Founders” episode about Sam Walton is related to finding ways to hire creative people. More specifically, how do you determine the creativity of someone during an interview? Here’s a bit from the show: One of the best ways to find creative people is to ask a simple question. What […]
Your calendar must be telling the truth
Reading Time: 2 minI’m a stickler for my calendar. If I’m on a call and someone asks if I’m available next Thursday, I want the calendar to be able to tell me exactly how that day is looking. Problems arise when I fail to put something on there (“No worries, I’ll just remember that”) and then lose track […]
Be willing to look bad
Reading Time: 2 minBeing willing to look bad, admit defeat, or answer a question with “I don’t know” are all difficult things to do, but they all ultimately can make you a better person. As a “five” on the enneagram, this hits particularly close to home (here is more about the enneagram if you’re not familiar with it). […]