Take care with asking "why"
In a work context, asking "why" something is a certain way may feel innocuous, but implicitly you're directing others to provide a rationale. With a good »
Answers are often less interesting than questions
Having a question that you can't answer is frustrating, but it's also intriguing. It's the reason that cliffhangers leave us wanting more. Even when we know »
Repurposing old laptops
If you have an old laptop sitting around that still works, you should consider donating it to folks who are less privileged in your community (e. »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
"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 »
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 »