Opinion articles
-
Taking credit for the idea
Theres an old joke in business: So a manager shows up to work in a Ferrari. The engineer asks him how he was able to get a Ferrari. The manager says: 'You know Steve, if you work hard, put in the hours, stay focused... next year I might get another one.'
-
Why are there still 7 continents?
We've been teaching my kids about 'the continents' and to the credit of my kid he asked me 'what makes a continent?' Off the top of my head I didn't know precisely where the definition came from
-
The J.J. Reddick model - What makes a great basketball player?
I've watched a couple of interviews/ podcasts where JJ Reddick has talked about what makes a great athlete/ great basketball player. Here's his model...
-
A Normal Day in one of the Wealthiest Places on the Planet
I used to live in one of the cheapest apartments on the Newport Beach Peninsula. 450 square feet of beautiful shitty beach hut. My upstairs neighbor was a former rock star. The house behind me sold for $3.1M...
-
What makes you not give up on life?
The question was asked What makes you not give up on life. This is something I feel strongly about so here is my answer:
-
Say something that will surprise people and be useful
As I understand it, there are just certain things in my life that I can't stop doing. I've been writing in some fashion since I was 12. Writing seems to be an experience that is growing richer and I appear to be improving. There are other things in my life though which follow the same pattern- despite having every reason in the world to stop... I just can't stop doing.
-
Old Books, Strategy, and Tactics
Though its fading recently, a major pursuit of the front half of my life was trying to become *prematurely* wise. I did the work: I studied great humans, read all of the classics...
-
On Giving Better Advice
There's a joke I say sometimes: I know my advice is good because no one ever takes it. Although it's a joke I realized theres a lot of truth to that statement. When I reflected on why that might be what occurred to me is less so about anything to do with it being my advice and just advice in general. So why are people so bad at giving and receiving advice?
-
Silly Dog Tricks, Billionaires, and Making New Friends
Way back when I was attending the University of Kansas, my roommate's Uncle Kenny had one drink too many at a hunting auction and came home with an adorable Labrador retriever puppy. I wrote his stories here if you're interested.
-
A Short Eulogy for Chesterfield Uritis
I lost my best friend yesterday. The poor little guy stopped being able to breath after he responded badly to a surgery. I already miss him a lot... I'm hurting pretty bad on this one... I figure I'd let everyone to know why, and to tell his story.
-
Thunderstorms, Margaritas
Two stories about decision making. Two different times, Two different places. Americans then and Americans now. Oh, and margaritas.
-
My Top 10 Money Rules
Money is a complex aspect of modern existence. This is my break down of how I think about money, and rules that others can use apply to their own lives
-
How To Improve Your Luck
Understanding what luck is, and how to improve your chances of being successful
-
Why aren't developers paid more?
It is possible that Software developers just might be underpaid.
-
Big Questions Right Now
A short list of impact questions to help you predict the future in the United States
-
How To Improve Public Schools
Public Schools are a disgrace, and they won't be fixed anytime soon, here's a quick laundry list of easy improvements for policy makers
-
Erudition in the Grey Area of Adulthood
An Examination about Contradiction as an aesthetic concept from the viewpoint of an adult
-
The Occassional Irony of Opportunity
Story about middle class guilt being caused by our completely messed up education system
-
How To Get Divorced Properly
Tricks and Tips on how to end a marriage properly. I can't imagine more futile information, but never the less I thought I would put it out there
-
Burton Snowboards, the Anti-Apple
Exploration of Design Aesthetics from the world's most famous brand, and better design in the form of an Antithesis
-
Things That Have Almost Killed Me
My thoughts on how to do a better code review, basically in template form... hoping to find some enlightenment with a tough part of the job
-
?uestlove and Better Time Management
?uestlove could be one of the busiest people on the planet... what system does he use to manage his time?