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Chess versus poker analogies

When making decisions, I often use analogies related to chess. For example, I'll say I need to think a few moves heads, or figure out how »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections, Observations, Games, Communication, Poker 16 April 2022

Persuasion through fact finding

People often disagree because they aren't working from the same facts. Especially in a work setting, if your team is out of alignment regarding how to »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Business, Communication, Reflections 07 March 2022

Security is a tax on honest people

Security, whether in the form of putting a lock on your door or protecting yourself against hackers, is only necessary if you're concerned that there are »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Business, Observations, Security 21 February 2022

Three types of questions at work

Knowing when to try finding answers to questions yourself versus when to ask your team for help can be hard. While it's important to be resourceful, »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Business, Opinion 04 January 2022

Multiple trips to the hardware store

Regardless of how hard I try to plan ahead, home repair jobs always require multiple trips to the hardware store. Usually, the extra trips are due »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections, Observations 01 January 2022

Purchases that mark the passage of time

Certain purchases mark the passage of time. A new box of detergent, tube of toothpaste, and jar of honey all seem like they will last forever »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections 30 December 2021

Be careful when interpreting references

As a hiring manager, it's important to figure out how well references know the person that they're vouching for. After all, applicants will do their best »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections, Observations, Business 29 December 2021

Satire about the mask chin strap

If a mask is worn properly over one's nose and mouth, it helps prevent the spread of aerosolized particles that may include COVID-19. However, it's now »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Observations, Ideas 28 December 2021

"Who" versus "them"

When you hear the name of a person, is your first reaction "who?" or "them"? This instinct is a good proxy for how famous that person »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections, Observations 27 December 2021

One constant across evolution

Species have evolved to adapt to many environments. Some have devised ways to avoid predators and others can survive in extreme heat, cold, or pressure deep »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections 26 December 2021
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