March 26, 2024
Drudgery? Not for me.
On the first day of my first ‘proper’ job, my boss took me round the place, introducing me to all … Read More “Drudgery? Not for me.”
Category: Discipline makes Daring possible
March 25, 2024
Slow Productivity
I started this book over the weekend. I have to say, so far, I’m disappointed, but it’s hard to put … Read More “Slow Productivity”
March 22, 2024
Start with the future
Past -> Present -> Future. We think this is how our experience of time works, in a line. We think … Read More “Start with the future”
March 20, 2024
Just in case you hadn’t noticed…
Here’s how Palestinian civilians are currently faring, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC): And here’s how they … Read More “Just in case you hadn’t noticed…”
March 19, 2024
Detours can be delightful
Last Saturday, we’d planned to visit two exhibitions, one in Kensington High Street, the other at King’s Cross. This would … Read More “Detours can be delightful”
March 18, 2024
How long?
How long do you think it will be before we have private equity backed ads like this: “Don’t be a … Read More “How long?”
March 15, 2024
Layers of belonging
It feels good to belong, to be part of a community of like minds or like hearts. “Our tribe.” But … Read More “Layers of belonging”
March 14, 2024
Bureaucracy
Every time you add a task that isn’t directly contributing to sharing your Promise or keeping your Promise, you’re adding … Read More “Bureaucracy”
March 13, 2024
Missing the point
Yesterday evening, I inadvertently sat in on a webinar on modelling unemployment. There was talk about ‘search and matching theory’ … Read More “Missing the point”