The Call to Adventure in Ordinary Careers
The hero's journey isn't only for myths. It shows up in every real decision to change.
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What Marginal Gains Really Teach Us
The famous 1% improvements story is less about cycling and more about how small systems compound.
How I Think About AI Tools in Daily Work
A simple rule: use AI to remove friction, not to remove thinking.
Good Governance Is Boring on Purpose
The dull, predictable process is the feature, not the bug.
Small Data Beats Big Data More Often Than You'd Think
You rarely need more data. You usually need to understand the data you already have.
Decision Rights: Who Actually Decides?
Most disagreements are really confusion about who owns the call.
Prompting Is a Writing Skill
The people who get the most from AI are usually just clear writers.
Returning With the Elixir
The journey isn't finished until you bring something back for others.
The Quiet Discipline of Off-Season Training
Seasons are won in the months when nobody is watching.
Dashboards Nobody Reads
A dashboard is only useful if it changes a decision. Most don't.