Decision-making

These posts cover how we make decisions, and how to make better decisions.
Dec
16
Pink neon letters in front of deep red background: This present moment used to be the unimaginab

Effective Altruism Begins Close to Home

There's a way to significantly contribute to the human condition while helping yourself in the bargain
6 min read
Dec
09
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I'm Going to Share my Secret to Success

This simple concept explains why the world is divided into an elite one percent, a highly effective 10 percent, and everyone else.
6 min read
Nov
25
Brick wall painted black on top of 45-degree diagonal and yellow on bottom. Painted words "shop lokal or else"

I've Got a Tip for You (Newsletter 074)

Tipping in America requires just a few ingredients: a transaction involving at least two individuals and money changing hands, including electronically.
6 min read
Nov
11
Six-box matrix showing Purpose on top, Influence and Power on left, and Purpose on the bottom

How to Measure Your Impact on the World (Newsletter 072)

Introducing the Purpose-Influence-Power Model
5 min read
Oct
21
Slouching Towards Catastrophe (Newsletter 069)

Slouching Towards Catastrophe (Newsletter 069)

Without deprivation, plenty goes unremarked. Without hardship and suffering, ease is little regarded.
6 min read
Oct
14
How Valuable is Consistency? (Newsletter 068)

How Valuable is Consistency? (Newsletter 068)

It takes discipline and conviction to stay true to a slow but steady course. Particularly when you're regularly confronted with examples of instant success.
6 min read
Oct
13
How Much Should Bosses Care About Employees?

How Much Should Bosses Care About Employees?

Can I care about your performance and want you to be successful without caring about your personal life?
5 min read
Sep
30
What Would You Do With 1,000 Hours? (Newsletter 066)

What Would You Do With 1,000 Hours? (Newsletter 066)

If I was following my own advice, I would say look to the underlying value of things. What is it you really want to accomplish?
6 min read
Sep
28
The Worst Career Advice

The Worst Career Advice

The happiest people I know are the ones who learn that success is not measured in money.
5 min read
Sep
23
Disagree without being Disagreeable (Newsletter 065)

Disagree without being Disagreeable (Newsletter 065)

Ideas spread and become influential because they win over new adherents. If you want your ideas to gain traction you must expose them to people who do not yet agree with you.
5 min read