We’ve all been there—working tirelessly toward a goal that seems just out of reach. The hours feel long, the progress feels invisible, and doubt starts to whisper in your ear: “Is this even worth it?” It’s in these moments, when the temptation to quit feels strongest, that perseverance matters most. What we often fail to realize is how close we might be to a breakthrough. Growth isn’t always linear. Sometimes, it’s hidden just beneath the...
Christina and I went to Totem in San Francisco on Friday afternoon. According to its website: "Totem traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage, evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, Totem illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science...
True progress comes through effort, not shortcuts
Russell Ackoff's revolutionary perspective on how we should reimagine educational systems The best teachers recognize that their role goes beyond mere instruction This article from Russell Ackoff on education is great: The Objective of Education Is Learning, Not Teaching. In this thought-provoking piece, systems thinking pioneer Russell Ackoff challenges our fundamental assumptions about education. He invites us to reconsider how learning actually happens and questions the effectiveness of traditional teaching methods that have dominated educational...
Learning Through Emulation I invented nothing new. I simply assembled the discoveries of other men, behind whom were centuries of work. Had I worked fifty or ten or even five years before, I would have failed. So it is with every new thing. Progress happens when all the factors that make for it are ready, and then it is inevitable. To teach that a comparatively few men are responsible for the greatest forward steps of...
Exploring how localization might be the key to both environmental sustainability and personal well-being The Economics of Happiness examines the hidden costs of globalization and the benefits of localization For some reason, I'm fascinated with people's "happiness" — what creates it, what diminishes it, and how our economic systems influence our collective sense of well-being. When I first saw the trailer for "The Economics of Happiness," I knew I had to watch the full documentary...