Seeds (2): bikes, planes and automobiles
Many of the seeds of the automobile industry came from bicycle manufacturers (I touched on this in Use, Copy, Repair, Make), and on a visit… Read More »Seeds (2): bikes, planes and automobiles
Processes (ways to get stuff Done)
Breakfast recipe
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Sprinkler system
Using a garden sprinkler system is a type of outsourcing – to technology, instead of people. The time saved is almost certainly worth the money… Read More »Sprinkler system
Friction (3): when friction helps
Friction in the wrong places slows us down and drains our energy, but it has its uses: Friction in processes or emotional friction it’s often… Read More »Friction (3): when friction helps
A little bit extra
A few percent over or under makes a big difference in the long run. A little bit less on your plate each meal – three… Read More »A little bit extra
Friction (2): emotional friction
This is a different kind of friction: the uncertainty, delay and discomfort that comes from lack of trust or understanding. Like bureaucratic or procedural friction,… Read More »Friction (2): emotional friction
Friction (1): costs to convenience
Friction is anything that makes it harder to for us to get something done – buy a product or use a service, do our jobs,… Read More »Friction (1): costs to convenience
How to set salaries
Some ways of thinking about setting salaries: Market Rate You pay the lowest price that the market will bear. The bigger the market (the more… Read More »How to set salaries
Podcast Recommendation: Econtalk with Alain Bertaud on Cities, Planning, and Order Without Design
This is a great episode of Econtalk. Bertaud uses labour markets as a lens for thinking about cities. Helpful examples of emergent order and the… Read More »Podcast Recommendation: Econtalk with Alain Bertaud on Cities, Planning, and Order Without Design
Finishing lines (4) – two numbers
Here’s Seth Godin with some of the best advice I’ve heard for drawing (finishing) lines. It’s especially relevant for businesses. Q: I’m wondering about personal… Read More »Finishing lines (4) – two numbers