The Inside Story of MacKenzie Scott, the Mysterious 60-Billion-Dollar Woman
[Technocratic philanthropy is done to people rather than with people.]
The Inside Story of MacKenzie Scott, the Mysterious 60-Billion-Dollar Woman
[Technocratic philanthropy is done to people rather than with people.]
Why the Canadian Tech Scene Doesn't Work
[James P Carse defines finite games as played to win and infinite games as played to enjoy.]
[Accepting free money from the government often means you are reducing scope to what is definable, provable, measurable—this is not conducive to a creative, curious, exploratory environment for generating profound change.]
[Inviting disorder and embracing chaos can be more antifragile than being frustrated at the unexpected.]
[When you are feeling burned out, focus on recovering instead of being productive: basics like sleep, water, sunshine, vegetables, exercise, stretching, meditation, nature, comfort of friends, walks, good books, other entertainment.]
The Startup Guide to Hiring a Remote Customer Support Rep
[Ask about the current job to see if their reason for leaving makes your company a good fit for them.]
[Ask about what projects they're working on to see if they have the relevant work experience.]
[Side projects can indicate an ability to balance work and other things, avoid burning out.]
[Ask about their preferred work schedule to get the ball rolling about your company's rhythm.]
[Respond to innovation and uncertainty by focussing on tradeoffs you are (or are not) willing to make, as opposed to concrete goals.]
[Autonomy is about being able to act in the moment with an understanding of resources and constraints, not to do whatever you want.]
[Rereading keeps certain ideas nearby so that you can think with them, perhaps moreso than the fleeting ones that you cross on social media.]
[Fiction doesn't take you away, it helps you to see more clearly.]