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ORID: Conversation Flow 101

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Some conversations flow. Others don’t. I think about this whenever prepping for research interviews. I’m trying to gauge if our sequence of questions “feels” right. Does the order seem natural? Do we avoid coming on too strong? Are we building …

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Right Support, Right Time

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I helped interview Ru Hill who runs Surf Simply, a surf coaching resort in Costa Rica. I’ve been thinking about that chat from a few weeks ago. One of the most impressive things he and his team have done is …

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Who and Why

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Lately, I appreciate getting clarity on the Who and Why before What, How, When, and Where. Whether I’m writing an essay or hosting a dinner, knowing Who and Why make other decisions easier. Who am I hoping to serve/reach/help? → audience! …

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Value vs Non-Value Added Activities

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I wrote a (short) autobiography when I was in 5th grade. My concluding sentence was: “It’s better to be busy than to be bored—to live a full life than an empty one.” I’m not sure if I agree with 10-year-old …

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6S, How to Make Any Space People-Friendly and Efficient

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Lean is a “journey” not a “state.” — Earll Murman, Lean Advancement Initiative (LAI) My parents are professional process people. Dad leads manufacturing for hardware startups—currently for a smart baby-monitor. Mom runs infection control at hospitals—designing processes to reduce infection …

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B&W Disposable 001

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I’ve come to believe that a camera’s form affects where you take it which affects what you capture. Hence, disposables are great for who-knows-where-we’ll-end-up adventures. Here are favorite snaps from playing around with an Ilford XP2 black and white disposable. Mostly in …

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Use Your Hands

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Last year, Bailey gave me a copy of Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. I’ve since purchased it as a gift for 3-4 people. Austin’s no-frills language on the creative process is liberating. Simple phrases, straight-forward advice. I’ve read …

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The Joys of Roller Coaster Tycoon

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A few weeks ago, I woke up jet lagged at 5am in a Millbrae hotel room. I had the urge to do something nostalgic. To relive something, anything, I used to do as a kid. By 5:15am I had downloaded …

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The Start of a Secret Handshake

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For the first year of People & Company, Bailey, Elmer and I operated as a remote team. In case you were wondering, the sweet spot for a call between Los Angeles, New York City, and Singapore is either 3p PT/6p ET/7am …

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Kevin Starter Pack

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On Monday, Yoko finished drawing a Kevin Starter Pack. She illustrated 12ish items that capture me and how I scoot through daily life just because she felt like it. It was a followup to her Yoko Starter Pack from last month. …

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