The most important step is the first one - it needn’t be a large step but if you don’t take it, you won’t move. Taking that first step requires two things: discipline, and anticipation. theknowledge.io/14-dig-your-we…

“If you take one thing away from this book, I hope you will remember this: whatever decision or challenge or crossroads you face in your life, simply ask yourself, ‘What is essential?’ Eliminate everything else.” -Greg Mckeown theknowledge.io/issue15/

As a leader, you are expected to exercise sound judgment. You are not expected to always be correct. It's equally important at times to defer to the minds you've chosen to surround yourself with. theknowledge.io/issue38/

What we think is average is very rarely so. There is a huge divide between what we may know in our head to be true and what we feel in our bones. theknowledge.io/issue44/

Our societies were mistaken in their assumption that the deep wounds inflicted by the legacies of slavery, colonialism, and white supremacy, could be patched over with empty platitudes and the passage of time. theknowledge.io/issue16/

Pattern-matching and robust thinking are more important than tactics and abstraction. theknowledge.io/issue43/

We should make better use of complementary cognitive artefacts. Reading, writing, walking. Great ways of chewing a little time and doing a little useful ‘nothing’. But these tools are also powerful because they unlock our brains in indirect ways. theknowledge.io/issue41/

In the age of consumption, the need for intentionality in seeking knowledge is a relic of the past. theknowledge.io/issue18/

It's time to unravel the complex relationship between our brains and the supercomputers in our pockets. theknowledge.io/issue29/

The inverse of distraction isn't focus, it's traction. Both should be considered tools available for maximizing productivity. theknowledge.io/issue30/

It’s never too late to redefine who you are and re-commit to how you want to spend your time. theknowledge.io/issue21/

For those out of the loop, Game theory is the science of applying mathematics to collaboration, and determining the behaviours that lead to optimal outcomes in different situations. theknowledge.io/issue19/

Seth Godin refers to the sunk-cost fallacy as a gift from our past selves. We made a decision we thought would benefit our future selves. Now, with the benefit of hindsight, we can choose to accept that gift, or change course. theknowledge.io/issue39/

We are at our most potent when in service to a higher purpose. I don’t say that to be esoteric - it’s scientifically backed. By focusing on something greater than ourselves we can surpass seemingly immovable physical and mental obstacles. theknowledge.io/issue20/

Grizzly bears are dangerous, but also lazy, and the way they play makes them live longer. There's a lot we can learn from them. theknowledge.io/issue32/

If nobody has told you this already, well done. I won't go as far as to say congratulations, but seriously, give yourself a pat on the back. I’ve just posted a "Well done" newsletter, and I think it’s the best one yet. Check it out! theknowledge.io/issue53/

Another time we can have a deep conversation about the issues with environments that necessitate such labor, but for now, I just want to talk about being yourself and performing when it counts. theknowledge.io/issue31/

We work less hours each day than any humans that have ever lived and yet we are obsessed with finding solace in tomorrow, and making choices today that might reflect a better future. theknowledge.io/issue17/

No one is coming to save you. That’s possibly one of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned. I’ve posted a newsletter about this. It’s called “Learn to tread water 🏊🏾‍♂️” I hope you’ll sign up and read it. theknowledge.io/issue52/

Ignore the vanity of mimesis and aspirations of accolades; feedback that colludes with ego to quell your ambition. Look for clear, tangible progress. Signal among the noise. Focus on making the right decision.