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June 2, 2026

Writing in Public

Why sharing unfinished thinking beats polishing ideas in private, and what it costs you.

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May 14, 2026

On Slow Mornings

The unglamorous case for doing nothing productive for the first hour of the day.

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April 21, 2026

The Case for Narrow Focus

Depth beats breadth almost every time. Here's why I keep relearning that lesson.

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