On expedience
It may sometimes be expedient to put snot in your empty coffee cup. You may regret it later when drink a refill.
Stuart Patience
Patrick McKenzie on time as asset; time as debt
The key resource if you’re running a business by yourself is your time. … And the key insight about time is that software lets us… Read More »Patrick McKenzie on time as asset; time as debt
On pushing every door
I was recently reminded of the unreasonable impact of finding favour with the right person in the right place: the right source of information, the… Read More »On pushing every door
Charlie Gilkey on the courage to do your best work
I’m partway through Start Finishing – it’s good so far. Here’s a thought about courage: There’s an abundance of smart, compassionate people with ideas worth… Read More »Charlie Gilkey on the courage to do your best work
What are you being given?
In years like this – of cancellations and deferrals, of plans falling apart – it’s natural to focus on how you’ve been thwarted and what… Read More »What are you being given?
The art of stopping (in the moment)
I find it hard to stop things (working, reading, listening, watching, exercising) at the right time. Sometimes I’m blissfully unaware of the time passing, but… Read More »The art of stopping (in the moment)
Resource: One on One with A and Z
Ben Horrowitz and Marc Andreessen are usually fun and full of useful ideas, and this three-hour (!) recording of two conversations they had on Clubhouse,… Read More »Resource: One on One with A and Z
Not at your best (2): Not yet
The best kind of not-at-your-best-ness is when you’re learning something. You’re not at your best yet, because you’re going to (rapidly?) get better. It’s exciting… Read More »Not at your best (2): Not yet
Seth Godin on “Where do you get your ideas?”
This! Exactly this. If you haven’t read much by Seth, start anywhere. See also: Canon: Fences and TrampolinesThe Trampoline: Networks, Standards and FreedomHinterlandTyler Cowen on… Read More »Seth Godin on “Where do you get your ideas?”
The Big 1000
On 18th February 2021 I hit 1,000 posts on DriverlessCrocodile, more than 230,000 words. I’ve done plenty of commentary on visitors and traffic before (e.g.… Read More »The Big 1000