Don’t Trust, Verify
The crypto mantra "don't trust, verify" now applies to all digital life. Practical filters for surviving deepfakes, bots, and AI-generated content.
What You Get Is What You Choose
You might be familiar with the acronym WYSIWYG. It comes from "what you see is what you get" and it's used in computer editing software.
“Don’t Do Anything” versus “Don’t Do Anything Stupid”
Two investment philosophies separated by one word. The difference between passive wisdom and active restraint shapes your entire financial future
The Anatomy Of A U-Turn
You drive on a normal day, on a normal road, at a normal speed. Suddenly, the road in front of you seems to abruptly end. Sometimes [...]
When In Doubt, Stick To The Plan
Improvisation has its place. But when doubt creeps in, the plan you made with clarity beats decisions made from confusion
The Subtle Art Of Improvisation
Improvisation saves you when plans fail. But perpetual improvisation means you're living reactively—the subtle art is knowing when to stop improvising
The Stupidity Map
Everyone has domains where they're brilliant and zones where they're foolish. Mapping your stupidity zones is more valuable than celebrating your genius
Oversimplifying Versus Analysis Paralysis
Oversimplify and miss critical nuance. Overanalyze and never move. The sweet spot between reckless action and frozen perfection is where life happens
Context Descriptors
Words mean different things in different contexts. Context descriptors clarify intent—the metadata that prevents misunderstanding before it starts
Do Electric Scooters Grow On The Streets?
Scooters appeared overnight in every city. The sharing economy creates abundance illusions—someone owns them, someone profits, nothing is free
Correlation Is Not Causation – But It Can Really Help With Prediction
People use all sort of predictive technologies. Probably the most popular is meteorology.
If It’s Not 100% “Yes”, Then It’s A “No”
Lukewarm yeses waste time and energy. Hell yes or no eliminates mediocre commitments. The filter creates space for things that deserve full engagement
Information Myopia, Or How To Screw Up By Ignorance
Narrow information intake creates blind spots. Myopic views produce confident errors. Expanding sources corrects distortions ignorance creates
Opportunity Cost Versus Cognitive Overload
Every yes costs opportunity. But evaluating everything costs cognition. The balance—systematic filters that save mental energy for important decisions
Facts, Signals And Truthfulness
Facts exist, signals point at them, truthfulness interprets both. The relationship between objective reality and communicated narrative determines trust
The Tender Place Between Oversimplification and Unnecessary Complexity
Truth lives between oversimplification and unnecessary complexity. Too simple misses nuance, too complex obscures clarity. Finding middle requires precision
The Beautifully Sad Result Of Assumptions
Assumptions create beautiful stories disconnected from reality. The sadness—when truth contradicts narrative you believed. Beautiful lies hurt beautifully
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 77. One More Second
Quitting happens one second before breakthrough. One more second of persistence separates success from almost—endurance wins
Being A Life Director
Direct your life like directing film. Life direction requires vision, intention, action—passivity guarantees mediocre plot
GTD Software Race – Close Run
GTD software options evaluated comparatively. Application landscape analyzed thoroughly—tool selection determines implementation success