The human life span is increasing, while the average business life span is decreasing. Thanks to disruptive technology, 20 years for a business is considered a long time. Previously that number was over double at around 50 years. Why did disruptive technology change that so much? Because technology has lowered the bar for providing a…

There are three states of mind germane to a fighter pilot, two of which are deadly. The most deadly beating over confidence. They’re are old pilots, and there are bold pilots. But there are no old, bold pilots. The second most deadly mindset is a lack of confidence. And the third, just right mindset, is…

Touting status, in any area, like an overly enthusiastic gold miner in the 19th century gives the appearance or fools gold rather than actual treasure. Instead of proclaiming what you have highlight what you’ve done. The proof is in the pudding, everything else undermines your appearance.

Grow righteous anger with a pinch of nepotism displayed in an open field. If you can’t win fair, you haven’t won. Justice is only created when injustice is removed.

Not the kind that makes you consider moving to Finland. Often we think forward, about the end state, e.g. how do I make perfect mochi? Inversion is thinking about something in reverse. How would I mess up mochi? What would it look like to overcook it? Now, both forward and backward are helpful mental models….