The Search vs Right Here
The Search says, “There must be better.” Faster Higher Stronger Sweeter More Right Here says, “This, right here, is enough.” We need both.
Values
Values in tension (2): resource allocation
How we allocate our scarce resources – particularly money, time and attention – shines a bright light on how we prioritise between values. Most of… Read More »Values in tension (2): resource allocation
Values in tension (1)
I’ve been thinking a lot about values recently. I mean things like justice, peace, loyalty, family, courage, etc. etc. I think it’s super important to… Read More »Values in tension (1)
Plato on ageing well
I love this little riff from the start of Plato’s fascinating-but-politically-iffy* Republic: We went with Polemarchus to his house; and there we found his brothers… Read More »Plato on ageing well
A slice of the pie
Jane has one pie. John has none. Should Jane give John a slice? The situation is unequal, but we need some context – including some… Read More »A slice of the pie
By invitation and by necessity
I think I should give the reason for my being in Birmingham, since you have been influenced by the argument of “outsiders coming in.” …… Read More »By invitation and by necessity
Seth Godin on authenticity
Here’s the authentic Seth Godin with one of his best riffs: Authenticity is a crock. Authenticity is overrated. Authenticity is a trap. Because the last… Read More »Seth Godin on authenticity
The operative word
Misquoted dialogue from Madam Secretary: “With the lives of tens of thousands of people on the line I hope this works.” “Hope being the operative… Read More »The operative word
Do you talk…
To your customers the way you talk to your employees? To your colleagues the way you speak to customers? To your boss the way you… Read More »Do you talk…
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