Working Supple; or, On not taking up the slack
What if an hour (two?) of most of your working days remained doggedly unscheduled? Call it slack, or flex, or room to breathe: space for… Read More »Working Supple; or, On not taking up the slack
Processes (ways to get stuff Done)
“It’s quite something.”
Paul makes a thing Here’s Paul McCartney turning a few things into Get Back. Notice how George Harrison goes from yawning and fiddling with something… Read More »“It’s quite something.”
A head of time
Think about what needs to happen well ahead of time. Work out how long you need – make a timeline. Look again – allow plenty… Read More »A head of time
Skipping lunch
Skipping lunch helps you get more done if you need get something finished by three, but it’s much less effective if you’re going to be… Read More »Skipping lunch
The first time takes twice as long
There is a world of difference between doing something for the first time, doing it a second time, doing it regularly, and doing it as… Read More »The first time takes twice as long
A good solution
All else being equal, a good solution: All else is never equal, of course. But every time you make a trade off in one of… Read More »A good solution
Deadlines and timelines
There’s no point in having a deadline unless you intend to keep it. You don’t really intend to keep it unless you have a clear… Read More »Deadlines and timelines
The opportunity cost of being tired
You’re probably familiar with the old saw about sharpening the saw. Or Frog. Or Razor. Or the importance of unstringing the bow. I’ve always understood… Read More »The opportunity cost of being tired
Luck surface
The attack surface of a software environment is the sum of the different points (or “attack vectors”) where an unauthorized user (the “attacker”) can try… Read More »Luck surface
Thought experiment: Infinite inequality without injustice (1)
This may seem obvious, but it’s important. Jane and Frank work weekdays at a restaurant. One day, their boss offers them both an extra shift… Read More »Thought experiment: Infinite inequality without injustice (1)