The practice school
This is the PRACTICE school of writing. Like running, the more you do it, the better you get at it. Some days you don’t want… Read More »The practice school
tools and techniques
FAD: perfecting practice
The twelve week year didn’t work out for DC or its offspring, the Bookadile, but the practice of writing every day has held up well.… Read More »FAD: perfecting practice
Knotty problems
A good knot: Solves a problem Is easy to remember Is easy to tie Is easy to check Is strong (causes as little reduction in… Read More »Knotty problems
Resource: Davinci Resolve 16 video editor +
I’ve just stumbled across Davinci Resolve 16 – a free video editor (with premium available). It looks fantastic – check out this tutorial to get… Read More »Resource: Davinci Resolve 16 video editor +
Overcoming barriers
With this in mind… How does what you offer reduce the barriers to people consuming something important to them? In other words, how do you… Read More »Overcoming barriers
Efosa Ojomo on market-creating innovation and overcoming barriers to consumption
This is a powerful lens for thinking about how to unlock possibilities and bring about change, drawing on the work of Clayton Christensen. Market creating… Read More »Efosa Ojomo on market-creating innovation and overcoming barriers to consumption
Tyler Cowen on reading fast, reading well, and reading widely
This is a great riff on how reading works and on the network effects of reading. Links below. Tyler says: … I go through five… Read More »Tyler Cowen on reading fast, reading well, and reading widely
Ready-made and the alternative
Most of the time buying something that’s been ready-made by professionals is cheaper – especially if you count the cost of your time – and… Read More »Ready-made and the alternative
Fewer inputs, greater output (1)
More than ever, we’re aware that our energy and attention are scarce resources. How are you stewarding yours? Rather than starting with the fear that… Read More »Fewer inputs, greater output (1)
César Hidalgo on the importance of trust in networks of innovation
Another great episode of Exponential View – recommend. Azeem Azhar: It seems like the richer, faster growing economies require these dense and intricate networks of… Read More »César Hidalgo on the importance of trust in networks of innovation