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Critics, Cheerleaders, and Coaches
Much research has been conducted over the years with respect to parenting. Most approaches can be categorized into one of three parenting approaches: Authoritarian, Permissive, and Authoritative. Authoritarian parents are those that embrace the aphorism that children should be seen and not heard. They believe that it’s my way or
Create Your Character. Don’t Compromise It.
In an earlier article, we introduced the idea of not compromising on attention to detail. We offered the example of Toto Wolff the leader of Formula 1 Mercedes-AMG team. He inculcated this idea into the organization for its benefit. Unfortunately, Just like fish rot from the head down, a compromised
Open the Overton Window
The Overton Window is an idea named after a US political analyst, Joseph Overton. The Overton Window suggests that not everything is up for discussion. Some perspectives are permissible and reside within the window. Other views, outside this window, aren’t acceptable and are considered socially awkward to discuss. A subsequent
Honor the Heterodox
In a past note, we set out Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. One of the lessons this great metaphor offers is that thinking differently from the group isn’t a way to make friends. Being “weird” isn’t welcome. You’ll recall our wakened caveman upon return to his friends thinks his perspective
Neuter News and Choose Your Views
A week or so after 9/11, a business I was running had a small warehouse fire. A barrel of waste material was set aside at the back of our shop waiting to be picked up by a recycling company. Unfortunately, it had been packaged carelessly exposing some raw lithium metal
Tit for Tat – The Lindy Effect
Here’s an idea to consider: trade in trends for that which is tried and true, that is trade tit for tat. The Lindy effect is an idea that suggests that the current age of something is a predictor of its future value. Things that have been around a while and
