To maximize performance, we must learn to prioritize important tasks despite delayed gratification. One way to do this is to self-impose a technique called “temptation bundling”. With temptation bundling, you combine a task you should do with a task you want to do.
Read MoreLife is a series of treasure hunts, but it is the moral ambiguity we face along the way that unearths us.
Read MoreA common driver of irrational decision-making is “all-or-nothing” thinking. And it’s more pervasive than most people realize.
Read MoreFor the last year or so, I’ve been working in public. Each week, I share what I’m working on with the world via my newsletter and podcast. Here are a few of my observations so far.
Read MoreIn 2021, I predict we will see increased use of asynchronous video messaging in the workplace.
Read MoreIn 2021, I plan to prioritize the following ten topics. If any of these topics interest you in 2021, I look forward to learning with you. And if you are an expert in any of these topics, I look forward to learning from you.
Read MoreWhen I write an article or post new notes, it’s hard to predict which ones will become most popular. It’s both fun and informative to look back and see how different content pieces performed over a period of time. For the year 2020, here are the top five most popular articles and notes based on unique page views.
Read More2020 was a transformative year for me. In this article, I review 2020, reflect on my macro-motivations, and share my priorities for 2021.
Read MoreWhat is wisdom? Here are a few observations.
Read MoreIn May 2019, I co-founded a company called GroupCurrent. On October 15, 2020, my partner and I shut it down.
Read MoreIt has been exactly one year since I launched the newsletter. So, I thought I’d share some details on the traction I'm seeing along with my plan to increase it.
Read MoreWhen you remove unnecessary complexity from something, that something improves.
Read MoreNon-partisan voters are voters who are not biased, especially toward the major political parties. They exist because their beliefs do not align with the beliefs of a particular party. They consider each elected position individually. Elections are difficult for non-partisan voters because they must decide.
Read MoreMost people work hard, but few people compete. Maybe this is why so many hard-working people fail to reach their goals.
Read MoreThis week, I launched LegUp Health’s new website. I’m really happy with it. Based on initial feedback and testing, it seems to do its job. Visitors are able to understand what LegUp Health does and who it does it for. Here are a few learnings I had from the experience. Let me know if you have any questions. I’m happy to share more details on these learnings and others.
Read MoreI’ve converted my notes from How to Win Friend's and Influence People to a simple checklist that I can reference during my weekly reflections. Feel free to take this or repurpose it for your own use. It also serves as a quick summary of the book in case you find my notes a bit too dense.
Read MoreThis month, I’ve spent an excessive amount of time on LegUp Health’s positioning. Using April Dunford’s framework, Obviously Awesome, I reexamined what LegUp Health is and what LegUp Health does for whom. This narrative is one of the outputs of my work. It walks through the problem LegUp Health is solving, LegUp Health’s solution, and how that solution is differentiated from competitive alternatives. If you’re a Utahn who buys their own health insurance, LegUp Health is a free health insurance agency that helps you find, use, and manage your coverage. Let me know what you think.
Read MoreIn The Psychology of Human Misjudgment, Charlie outlines 25 human tendencies that can lead to poor decision-making. To combat these tendencies, he recommends making a checklist you can reference when you’re making an important decision. I’ve converted my notes to this simple checklist. I hope it helps me avoid bad decisions by helping me become aware of how these tendencies might be affecting me.
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