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The “size” of a leadership episode could be measured as a product of *stakes* and *energy.* Ie, the value of what’s at stake times the energy output rate (in the sense of Andy Grove’s idea of “high-output management”) that needs to be put in for the duration, to make something happen. Here’s the 2×2 with the resulting for BDFxing archetypes (which are transient *roles,* not personalities).
Some people tend to be more systematically curious than others. Those curious minds are generally adventurous, creative, less risk-averse, and seem to seek and enjoy exploration more than others.
In the presentation, when Jobs did the world’s first “swipe to unlock,” the audience made an audible gasp. A minute later, he brought up a list of artists in the phone’s “iPod” app and asked, “Well, how do I scroll through my list of artists? I just take my finger and scroll.” Another audible gasp. It’s weird that something so normal today was jaw-dropping 17 years ago.
On how important physical space is to my happiness, productivity, and sanity—and preparing for baby #2.
With nesting on the brain, today I'm curating some of my favorite home items and hacks from this last month. Please enjoy!
This was as far from a VR headset as a kid’s Schwinn bicycle is from a Gulfstream G800 private jet.
I began writing this essay instinctively thinking I failed all of my 2023 goals. Turns out I should give myself a little grace.
I'm still getting my routine back on track (and deep in our puppy search), so doing something a little different today. Riding that new year energy, I took some time to re-evaluate my tools and apps so I can dial in my device use a little more. In that spirit, here are the apps on my home screens (I keep two pages) for 2024.
We know what quality means to us! We *feel* it. We know why high quality things cost more and we know how it influences our choices. In the physical world, it’s the difference between a $15.00 price tag and a $150 one.
On putting dreams on ice, career transitions, and embracing the current chapter of life.