Strategy

September 2026

• Sep 14, 2026ConceptsSecond-Order Thinking: Considering the Consequences of ConsequencesSecond-order thinking explained: how asking 'and then what?' reveals the consequences of consequences, why solutions backfire, and how to apply it to decisions.14 MIN526

May 2026

• May 13, 2026IdeasThe Eisenhower Matrix: Prioritize Like a PresidentThe Eisenhower matrix explained, with its actual history, its relationship to Stephen Covey's popularization, and the research on priority...11 MIN3.1k

April 2026

• Apr 8, 2026IdeasEssential Mental Models for Decision MakingA practical guide to essential mental models - first principles, inversion, second-order thinking, Occam's razor - and how to apply them to make...10 MIN1.8k

March 2026

• Mar 7, 2026ConceptsAn Introduction to Second-Order Thinking and Its ExamplesSecond-order thinking asks not just "what happens next?" but "what happens after that?" The mental model Howard Marks calls essential for...31 MIN29.4k
• Mar 6, 2026ConceptsDecision Frameworks Used by High Performers to Think ClearlyTop performers use frameworks like regret minimization and the reversibility test, not harder thinking.29 MIN36.4k

February 2026

• Feb 17, 2026ConceptsStrategic Frameworks That Actually WorkStrategic frameworks: SWOT analysis assesses internal and external factors, Porter's Five Forces analyzes competition, Blue Ocean creates new markets.24 MIN38.4k

January 2026

• Jan 29, 2026ConceptsWhy Principles Outlast TacticsTactics work until conditions change. Principles adapt because they're based on underlying truths, not surface patterns.18 MIN9.7k
• Jan 22, 2026ConceptsLeverage Points in SystemsChanging paradigms is most powerful. System goals matter more than rules. Feedback loops amplify or dampen effects. Parameters have least leverage.21 MIN35.5k
• Jan 6, 2026TechnologyNo-Code vs Custom Code: When to Choose Which ApproachNo-code advantages: faster development in days not months, lower upfront costs, and easier iteration.16 MIN35.0k

December 2025

• Dec 25, 2025TechnologySecurity Risk Management: Assessing and Mitigating RisksSecurity risk management: identify threats and assets, assess likelihood and impact of each risk, then mitigate through controls and monitoring.28 MIN19.6k
• Dec 23, 2025TechnologyData-Driven Decision Making: Where It Wins and Where It LiesData beats intuition, except when it quietly leads you off a cliff. See the 8 pitfalls that make data-driven decisions backfire and how the best...22 MIN29.2k

October 2025

• Oct 9, 2025Work SkillsPlanning vs Execution ExplainedPlanning vs execution balance: Over-planning creates analysis paralysis. Under-planning causes thrashing and wasted rework. Find the right balance.23 MIN18.4k

September 2025

• Sep 12, 2025IdeasSaaS Ideas Focused on ClarityClarity-focused SaaS: decision documentation capturing reasoning and assumptions, assumption mapper making implicit beliefs explicit.43 MIN10.3k

August 2025

• Aug 19, 2025IdeasIdentifying Organizational Alignment ProblemsOrganizational alignment problems: unclear strategy where teams don't know priorities, misaligned incentives rewarding wrong behaviors,...25 MIN27.7k

June 2025

• Jun 6, 2025ExplainersFrom Game Theory to Negotiation PracticeApply game theory: identify game type as zero-sum or positive-sum cooperation, map payoffs for each party, and find Nash equilibrium outcomes.57 MIN16.9k

May 2025

• May 17, 2025TechnologyWhat Is a KPI: Key Performance Indicators ExplainedA KPI (Key Performance Indicator) is a measurable value that shows how effectively an organization is achieving its most important goals.24 MIN13.1k

December 2023

• Dec 7, 2023ConceptsWhat Is Game Theory? Strategy, Equilibrium, and Why PeopleGame theory is the mathematical study of strategic interaction. From the Prisoner's Dilemma to nuclear deterrence, this explainer covers Nash equilibria, cooperation, auctions, signaling, and why the theory changed economics, biology, and political science.18 MIN7.6k

December 2022

• Dec 12, 2022ConceptsWhat Is Strategic Thinking and How to Develop ItStrategic thinking is the ability to analyze complex situations, anticipate the future, and make decisions that create long-term advantage.15 MIN2.9k
• Dec 4, 2022ConceptsWinner's Curse: Why Winning Auctions Can Cost YouThe winner's curse explains why the highest bidder often overpays. Learn how it affects M&A deals, IPOs, talent bidding wars, and how to avoid it.17 MIN4.8k

November 2022

• Nov 28, 2022ConceptsLong-Term Thinking: Importance and Challenges ExplainedLong-term thinking means weighing future consequences as seriously as immediate ones. Learn why our brains resist it and the frameworks that help...18 MIN7.2k

October 2022

• Oct 4, 2022ConceptsGame Theory Applications: Navigating Strategic DecisionsGame theory explains strategic decision-making when outcomes depend on others' choices. Learn Nash equilibrium, prisoner's dilemma, and real-world...20 MIN8.6k

August 2022

• Aug 2, 2022Work SkillsAdaptive Leadership: Navigating Change EffectivelyAdaptive leadership is a framework for leading through complex change. Learn Heifetz and Linsky's model, technical vs adaptive challenges, and how...19 MIN3.7k

September 2021

• Sep 6, 2021ConceptsMaking Informed Decisions in Uncertain SituationsMost important decisions happen under uncertainty. Learn expected value thinking, pre-mortems, base rates, and Jeff Bezos's Type 1 vs Type 2...18 MIN3.3k