On sharpening frogs; or, Crockham’s Razor
I shave with a mildew-encrusted Gillette, changing my blade about every three months. The blades work well long after their suggested shelf life, and I… Read More »On sharpening frogs; or, Crockham’s Razor
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Working at / in / on / out: four modes of work for your organisation or project
In The E-Myth Revisited Michael Gerber makes the distinction between working in your business (doing the jobs that need doing day to day to keep… Read More »Working at / in / on / out: four modes of work for your organisation or project
Seeking (better)
Seeking better … seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Jesus of Nazareth –… Read More »Seeking (better)
It could have been better (1)
It always could be.
Gravity bites
Watching skate videos – try this one, or this one – is great. You can kind of imagine doing those tricks. Watching beginner “how to”… Read More »Gravity bites
The Mundanity of Excellence (3): technique, discipline, attitude
The Mundanity of Excellence is a 1989 paper by sociologist Daniel Chambliss. In it he draws on his ethnographic research among elite swimmers – and… Read More »The Mundanity of Excellence (3): technique, discipline, attitude
The Mundanity of Excellence (2): demystifying talent
The Mundanity of Excellence is a 1989 paper by sociologist Daniel Chambliss. In it he draws on his ethnographic research among elite swimmers – and… Read More »The Mundanity of Excellence (2): demystifying talent
Daniel Chambliss: defining excellence
The Mundanity of Excellence is a 1989 paper by sociologist Daniel Chambliss. In it he draws on his ethnographic research among elite swimmers – and… Read More »Daniel Chambliss: defining excellence
Better with time
Some things (and people) disappoint us after first acquaintance. Others seem to gain value as we get to know them better, giving greater satisfaction with… Read More »Better with time
When “normal” feels like winning (or losing) – Danny Kahneman on regression to the mean
Danny [Kahneman] was then helping the Israeli Air Force to train fighter pilots. He’d noticed that the instructors believed that, in teaching men to fly… Read More »When “normal” feels like winning (or losing) – Danny Kahneman on regression to the mean