Why I Write? A 10-week Retrospective

Why do I write? I write to free my mind. To liberate the thoughts held within and give shape and form to my feelings. I write because it’s cathartic. It provides me a form of release of daily life in a medium that is private and trusting. I write because it gives me clarity. Forcing…

2017: Resolution

Now that I’ve concluded my 2016 in Review, it’s time to think about the year to come. This is the year of the “Anti-Resolution”. There’s no 365 day project. The only goal is continuous improvement through experimentation and accelerated learning.

2016: Year In Review

It’s that time of the year where we get the opportunity to take a step back, reflect and be thankful for the year we’ve had. 2016 has been a challenging and rewarding year; and it’s my pleasure to share it with you.

2016: Q4 Review & Retrospective

This one’s a little early, but I’ll share this now before the year end! Now that year is soon coming to an end, let’s look back on the struggles and successes of the last quarter. — Q4 Review Overall Score: 0.53 0.28: Be Healthy {Body & Mind} 0.98: Be Happy {Fun & Tribe} 0.33: Be Wealthy {Craft & Career} Here’s a…

Competition & Competitive Dynamics

Understanding how, where, and when to compete is like playing a game of chess. There is no one-size fits all strategy. The strongest players continuously adapt to each competitor’s moves; as well as take radical actions to redesign the playing field to their advantage.

Strategy: Internal Analysis

Evaluating a company’s internal environment begins with assessing your company’s performance on achieving its financial and strategic objectives. In this 3rd post of our 4-part strategy series, we’ll dig into understanding your company’s competitive micro-environment by addressing 5 key questions.