Incentives

These posts cover incentives, and how they drive our behavior. These may include positive incentives (encouraging us to do something) and negative incentives (encouraging us not to do something)
Oct
13
Don’t Be An Idiot!

Don’t Be An Idiot!

5 min read
Oct
12
These Things May Be Hurting Your Career

These Things May Be Hurting Your Career

As a public service, I offer this list for you to check whether you may be doing things that are inadvertently hurting your career.
10 min read
Oct
10
America, We're Failing The Marshmallow Test

America, We're Failing The Marshmallow Test

The dynamics of delayed gratification help explain why as individuals and as a nation we spend beyond our means. Consumption today is worth more than consumption tomorrow.
3 min read
Oct
08
How Does It Benefit Me? (Newsletter 015)

How Does It Benefit Me? (Newsletter 015)

We are not entitled to unlimited freedom at the expense of our fellow citizens.
7 min read
Oct
06
If You Did Your Performance Review Like A Central Bank

If You Did Your Performance Review Like A Central Bank

This one is for everyone who's wondering what's up with "core inflation" and "transitory" inflation.
3 min read
Oct
05
Are You Globally Competitive In Your Career?

Are You Globally Competitive In Your Career?

These questions will help you objectively benchmark yourself.
5 min read
Sep
10
Don't Mistake Certainty For Correctness (Newsletter 010)

Don't Mistake Certainty For Correctness (Newsletter 010)

We can be just as wrong about something when we are absolutely convinced it's true as when we're uncertain.
5 min read
Aug
17
5 Things I Learned About Quitting From 20 Years Of Running

5 Things I Learned About Quitting From 20 Years Of Running

You can accomplish great things if you keep going. You almost always can do more than you initially think.
7 min read
Jul
20
There Has Never Been A Better Time To Go Back To The Office (Really)

There Has Never Been A Better Time To Go Back To The Office (Really)

Having an office at work, and needing to be in that office, will become the new status symbols in the work from home era
4 min read
Jul
09
Does Klugne Mean Something? (Newsletter 002)

Does Klugne Mean Something? (Newsletter 002)

Greetings friends! James Bellerjeau here. I like words. A lot. Those of you who know me will be thinking, "
4 min read