Topics
The essays in this archive circle around a set of interrelated themes. Here they are organized by topic rather than date, making it easier to trace a single thread through different pieces. Every link below stays within the archive.
Strategy
Essays on strategic thinking, thick narratives, positioning, and the interplay of planning with reality.
Tempo and Time
Explorations of tempo, time perception, scheduling, clocks, and the rhythms that shape decisions.
Learning and Practice
How skills develop, what deliberate practice looks like, and the background processes of learning.
Decision-Making
Frameworks, misfires, and the practice of making better decisions under uncertainty.
Narrative and Storytelling
How stories shape action, the structure of narratives, and the role of storytelling in strategy.
Momentum and Energy
On keeping things moving, the forces that create drag, and what happens when momentum stalls.
Boyd and OODA
Ideas rooted in John Boyd's work on decision cycles, competitive tempo, and strategic agility.
Systems and Control
Feedback loops, control mechanisms, and systems-level thinking applied to human situations.
Perception and Psychology
How we perceive time, handle stress, form judgments, and the mental models we operate with.
Travel and Observation
Road trip essays, city tempos, and the practice of noticing the rhythms around you.