From mathematician David Bessis’s meditation on mathematical intuition to Edward de Bono’s 1982 promise of simple computing, we explore why your business problems might need slower thinking than your instincts allow. Mathematician David Bessis claims we need system three thinking,…

The path to greater mental bandwidth isn’t doing more with multitasking magic but achieving unconscious competence that frees your mind for what truly matters. From Christopher Hitchens’ reflections on truth-telling to the paramedic’s competency cycle, discover why mastering basics creates…

From Tim Ferriss’s revelation that systems beat willpower to ChatGPT’s excruciating conversation with itself, we discover why the most disciplined approach involves building structures that remove the need for heroic daily effort. Tim Ferriss explains why he’s become less disciplined…

From Hunter S. Thompson’s scathing Nixon obituary to an intelligence officer’s clarity framework, we explore how separating facts from opinions might save us from both political contortions and peanut butter cowboys. Steve opens with a morbid but revealing question about…

From paramedic wisdom to the neuroscience of narrative, we explore how competence creates space for connection and why changing minds requires changing hearts first. In Person, Leigh Anderson’s “The Paramedic Mindset” reveals why technical competence becomes the foundation for human…

From Viktor Frankl’s concentration camp wisdom to AI style guides that actually sound human, Steve and David explore why finding meaning beats chasing metrics, whether fake awards fool anyone, and why a man adjusting his fly in public might still…

From hamburger analogies to AI flattery, Steve and David explore why conscious choice matters more than technological convenience when business owners face the seductive promise of automated everything. Steve sets the scene with a restaurant analogy that cuts to the…

From medieval Danish raiders demanding tribute to modern ransomware attackers, we explore why paying criminals never works and discover the surprisingly simple steps that keep most digital marauders at bay. Steve and David emerge from a classified briefing at the…

From Stan McChrystal’s character formula to brain science that explains why your brilliant marketing idea might be too clever for its own good, we explore why authentic conviction trumps contradictory cleverness every time. Stan McChrystal reveals why character equals conviction…

From the subtle tyranny of “should” versus the liberating possibilities of “could,” we discover how Jonah Berger’s linguistic research reveals why even the smallest word choices can transform both creativity and collaboration in business. Belle Baker’s thoughtful response to our…