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Patent Paradox
Suppose you want to protect an idea you’ve come up with.
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The Conductor
As far as leadership metaphors go, there are worse ways to go than to suggest that management is a bit like conducting a symphony orchestra.
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eBay Foray
eBay really shook things up during the late 90s.
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Begin with the End
“Begin with the end in mind.”
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Your Subitizing Superpower
Subitizing is a superpower we all possess, but it takes some practice to really be able to unlock all the potential.
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Pulling Rank
Hierarchy in the military is incredibly important.
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Not Going Down With the Ship
There are things that connect our modern world with the ancient Greeks in surprising ways.
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Movie Food
When I first moved to Richmond, it was squarely during the mid 90s.
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Force Multipliers
If you’ve never seen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it’s a bit like what happens in a competitive amateur wrestling match, but with notably different objectives.
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The Ample Sample
How much information do you need in order to make a decision?
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Goodhart's Law
Sometimes, students in jiu jitsu want to be promoted faster.
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Why Ask Why?
Young kids like to ask the question “why.” There’s a game most of them seem to love to play, and apparently it’s super duper fun for the kids, albeit…
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