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February 2025

January 2025

We Need Wardley Maps More Than Ever
Many are building businesses for a world that no longer exists. Instead, the best strategy in an AI age (accelerating change) is to be adaptable and…
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Timeline Splits
Parallel Universe Theory is back in vogue after a recent, viral episode on the Joe Rogan Podcast. But what’s the big deal, and why should you care?
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A Childhood Within The Woods
Our safety-obsessed culture has resulted in a generation of kids who haven't experienced getting lost among the trees. The cure is unstructured…
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AI and the Death of the American, Rags-to-Riches Story
In America, almost anyone can make it (for now). But what happens when AI exceeds human ingenuity and effort? We could become stuck in a new, permanent…
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My 3 Words: 2025
Every year, I select 3 words that act as guideposts for the year ahead. Here's how I did in 2024 and where I plan to grow in 2025.
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December 2024

Kicking Off 2025 With Heroic Elite
My obsession with personal & professional development began during my undergrad years at MIT. Since then, I have plunged into a new program every year…
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Recommendation: The Road
I rarely read fiction books (1/year at best). And when I do, it's always because someone recommended a specific book for a specific reason. This is my…
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Celebrating Consistency: Roger Dickerman
As the world's most successful YouTube creator, Mr.
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