Looking for levers (3): increasing inputs
The second set of high-leverage activities are things that you can do to bring in more inputs, especially inputs that increase with time: Finding new… Read More »Looking for levers (3): increasing inputs
March 2021
Patricia Fara on cumulative unhistoric acts
When I first finished reading George Eliot’s Middlemarch in my early twenties, I resolved to live by her concluding insight that even unhistoric acts, small… Read More »Patricia Fara on cumulative unhistoric acts
Looking for levers (2): improving outputs
“A manager’s output = the output of his or her organization + the output of the neighboring organizations under his influence.” Andy Grove The first… Read More »Looking for levers (2): improving outputs
Looking for levers (1)
Leverage allows you to do more with what you have by applying intelligent effort. Stand in the right place and apply leverage and the world… Read More »Looking for levers (1)
Paul Graham on writing essays
There are lots of interesting essays on Paul Graham’s site, including a few essays about essays… The other big difference between a real essay and… Read More »Paul Graham on writing essays
Experiencing the planning fallacy: How long does it take to make a cup of coffee?
The planning fallacy is that people think they can plan, ha ha. Eliezer Yodkowsky – more here How long does it take to make a… Read More »Experiencing the planning fallacy: How long does it take to make a cup of coffee?
Recipe for progress
Show up to work every day. Do your best to identify the most important things. Work on those things. Repeat. Footnotes Work means your job,… Read More »Recipe for progress
Charles Severance: Why Program?
Charles Severance‘s Python for Everybody is “the most popular programming course in the world, since 2014.” The course is completely free – and re-useable and… Read More »Charles Severance: Why Program?
Harlan Coben on writing, productivity, and insecurity
The thriller writer Harlan Coben has some free advice for anyone who cares to ask: “If it produces pages: good. If it doesn’t produce pages:… Read More »Harlan Coben on writing, productivity, and insecurity
The hardest thing you do today…
Might be not reading the popular mechanics article about soldiers and jetpacks*, and spending ten minutes thinking about something useful instead. *Take your pick