On a friend’s fridge it said
Remember that you’re raising children, not solving problems. We do better when we think first about the people involved in all of the problems we’re… Read More »On a friend’s fridge it said
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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
Finishing lines (3)
In the probably-quite-unlikely event that your project will last longer than you do – or at least lasts longer than your desire or ability to… Read More »Finishing lines (3)
Finishing lines (2)
Recognising the possibility – or rather, the inevitability – of the death of your project will focus your mind: Given that we can’t do anything… Read More »Finishing lines (2)