Writing is Thinking: Learning to Write with Confidence

In essence, for a change to occur, you must apply more energy to the system than is extracted by the system.

The Best Way to Make Intelligent Decisions

Mental Models

“Why” questions trap us in our past; “what” questions help us create a better future.

Here it is: I like to find (a) simple solutions (b) to overlooked problems (c) that actually need to be solved, and (d) deliver them as informally as possible, (e) starting with a very crude version 1, then (f) iterating rapidly.

Enjoy this work!

Be ambitious for the work and not for the reward.

Take no notice of anyone you don’t respect.

Never stop when you are stuck. You may not be able to solve the problem, but turn aside and write something else. Do not stop altogether.

Turn up for work. Discipline allows creative freedom. No discipline equals no freedom.

“Perfection is like chasing the horizon. Keep moving.”

So Good They Can't Ignore You

it’s maddening to the maker in us how we can do our best work only to have it gutted, modified beyond belief, or even shut down by the powers that be.

These steps will deliver rapid improvement and help you avoid the worst triggers for rage-quitting.

Do a quick plunge into expert advice Set yourself up for success Proof your pudding Compare to a superior work Reason about your errors Improve one thing at a time Quickly try again!

Especially skills that help connect you with other people, like teaching, marketing, and selling.

how to easily and quickly pick up competence in new skills that don’t light your fire

How to kick ass at a new skill you’re not wildly passionate about