How the very achievements that made you successful can become the greatest threat to your future success When success becomes a prison instead of a platform There's a cruel irony embedded in human achievement: the very strategies that make us successful often become the primary obstacles to our continued success. The problem with success is that it teaches you the wrong lessons. What worked yesterday becomes religion, and religions don't adapt. This isn't just philosophical...
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The Revolutionary Decision-Making Strategy That Amazon, Google, and Top Entrepreneurs Swear By
Why the world's most successful companies focus on making mistakes cheap rather than making them rare Strategy isn't about perfect moves—it's about quick adaptation Most people approach decision-making with a fundamental misunderstanding. They believe success comes from being right all the time—from making perfect decisions that never need correction. This mindset, while intuitive, is precisely what paralyzes individuals and organizations, preventing them from moving fast in uncertain environments. The world's most successful companies and entrepreneurs...
Why Collecting Information Isn’t Learning: Schopenhauer’s Timeless Warning About Knowledge vs. Wisdom
How a 19th-century philosopher predicted our modern struggle with information overload and revealed the secret to true learning The difference between collecting books and gaining wisdom In our age of endless scrolling, bookmarked articles, and information overwhelm, a 19th-century German philosopher offers a warning that feels startlingly modern. Arthur Schopenhauer, writing long before the internet existed, identified a fundamental problem with how we approach learning: the dangerous illusion that accumulating information equals gaining knowledge. "You...
Survivor Strategy in Business: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast
How the strategic principles of a reality TV show mirror successful business practices The reality TV show Survivor is often described as a social experiment in strategy and human behavior. Stranded contestants must "outwit, outplay, outlast" each other for 39 days to win – a process that mirrors challenges in the business world. In both arenas, individuals navigate limited resources, intense competition, and the need to adapt under pressure. Many strategic principles that lead to...
Reflecting on 2018 & Charting New Paths for 2019
I'm thrilled to unveil my brand new interactive experience: My 2019 Resolutions & 2018 Year in Review. This project became much more than just a simple tracker—it evolved into a meaningful journey of reflection, celebration, and intentional goal-setting for the upcoming year. Click on the image to explore the interactive experience Join the Conversation What reflection tools do you use to look back on your year? How do you set meaningful goals for the future?
Mid-Year Check-In: My 2018 Resolutions Journey
We are half way through 2018 and I realized I neglected to share my resolutions with you here on my blog. These are some of my favorite "personal time" creative projects I work on each year. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did creating it!





