Is innovation the distraction?

We live in a culture that prizes novelty over wisdom. But chasing trends without understanding is how you turn optimization into dysfunction. The business world feeds on the next big thing. Agile became the answer to everything. Then it was OKRs. Now it’s AI...

Can you still think?

We’re drowning in content that sounds the same because it is very much the same. It comes from the same source: algorithms trained on what already exists, not human minds wrestling with problems. The convenience is seductive. Why struggle with your thoughts when...

The container or the contents

The debate misses the point entirely. Some people dismiss audiobooks as “not real reading.” They’re wrong about what matters. Reading isn’t about the mechanics—eyes tracking words, fingers turning pages. It’s about absorbing ideas,...

What sets you apart?

In 1978, two childhood friends opened an ice cream shop in a converted gas station in Burlington, Vermont. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield had $12,000 and a simple idea: make the best ice cream possible while making the world a little better. While other ice cream...

The tush-push

The “tush push” became the NFL’s most controversial play. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts lines up behind center. Two teammates plant their hands on his back and drive forward with everything they’ve got. The result? Nearly...