Let the Relationship Define the Responsibility
What do we actually owe the people in our lives?Not every relationship carries the same responsibilities. A close friend, a partner, a parent, a coworker, and a stranger can all matter to us—but the e...
3 Sep 7min
Use the Age You Actually Have
Why do we spend so much of our lives wishing we were younger, older, or further ahead?There’s a strange pressure to believe we should have everything figured out by a certain age. We compare careers, ...
3 Sep 7min
A Hidden Wrong Still Changes You
Some things can remain hidden from everyone else and still change the person who did them.A mistake, betrayal, lie, or choice you know was wrong doesn't necessarily disappear just because nobody found...
3 Sep 7min
Protect Judgment While Solving the Problem
When a problem needs to be solved, how do you keep your judgment from getting lost in the process?Sometimes solving a problem requires action before we have every answer. But that doesn't mean we shou...
3 Sep 7min
Make The First Version Disposable
Why are we so afraid of making the first version bad?Whether you're building a product, starting a project, changing your life, or trying something completely new, the first version doesn't have to be...
3 Sep 45s
Invite The Objection Before It Becomes A Cost
What if the best way to deal with an objection is to bring it up before someone else does?Whether you're selling an idea, building a product, leading a team, or making a difficult decision, objections...
3 Sep 47s
Spend Your Best Energy On The Uncertain Part
We often spend the most time working on the things we already understand.We organize, refine, prepare, research, and perfect the parts that feel familiar because they give us a sense of control. But t...
3 Sep 46s
Keep The Work Close To Who It Serves
Who are you actually doing the work for?It’s easy to get caught up in processes, deadlines, metrics, and internal expectations. But the farther the work gets from the people it is supposed to help, th...
3 Sep 46s
