A place to stand
There is a story: a person sets out with a particular set of skills to make a change in the world, and in the process… Read More »A place to stand
Recommendation: Bryne Hobart (The Diff) on Stripe, ecosystems and the infrastucture of the internet
This is a great (long) article about what Stripe is up to with a lot of interesting detail about how the internet works as a… Read More »Recommendation: Bryne Hobart (The Diff) on Stripe, ecosystems and the infrastucture of the internet
Stall speed
To simplify grossly, an aeroplane stalls (that is, its wings stop keeping it airborne) when it goes too slowly. It’s the same for projects: go… Read More »Stall speed
“This is no good.”
Why? Because it doesn’t meet your specific and clearly stated requirements? Fine, if you’re paying for it or you’re responsible for it. Because it isn’t… Read More »“This is no good.”
Mind at Work: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton, MVPs and innovation by accretion
/əˈkriː.ʃən/a gradual increase or growth by the addition of new layers or parts: “The gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.”the accretion of sediments in… Read More »Mind at Work: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton, MVPs and innovation by accretion
Thinking again about market-creating innovations (3): Access Problems
This series draws on the work of Clayton Christensen and Efosa Ojomo and Karen Dillon to identify the causes of non-consumption of products or other… Read More »Thinking again about market-creating innovations (3): Access Problems
Resource: A Path to the Minimum Viable Product from Shawn Carolan, via Steve Blank
I highly recommend this take on how to build a successful MVP in the service of achieving your mission. Available as a podcast here. It’s… Read More »Resource: A Path to the Minimum Viable Product from Shawn Carolan, via Steve Blank
A good customer service line from Zoom
Thank you for contacting Zoom Billing! This is Name. I can see that you’ve been transferred here from a different department. We value your time… Read More »A good customer service line from Zoom
Vanity
Before the word vanity took on its dominant modern meaning of “excessive interest in one’s own appearance,” it meant something like “futilty” or “emptiness,” from… Read More »Vanity
Camatotz
… I will tell you something about this beautiful, enlightened planet of Camatotz… Perhaps you do not realise that on Camatotz we have conquered all… Read More »Camatotz