When you have a tough problem you can’t solve, what do you do? If you’re like most people, you probably only have two or three routines for solving problems. This could be thinking it out, asking for help or writing it down. But having only three methods of solving problems is like a carpenter that […]
The Effort Delusion – Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough
It’s time to face facts. Hard work isn’t enough to succeed in today’s world. If there ever was a time when sheer force and industry would get the job done it has passed. I’d like to argue that hard work is being replaced by three other factors that will be far more important in the […]
Rapid Prototype Your Life
Rapid prototyping, and comparable methods in the software industry, aim to create a prototypes of a product before investing heavily in the final design. This allows for mistakes to be caught early, and for resources to be spared. Recently, I’ve been thinking about how the process of rapid prototyping can be applied to life itself. […]
Twenty Unique Ways to Use the 80/20 Rule Today
I’m sure most people are familiar with Pareto’s principle, developed by an Italian economist and most commonly known as the 80/20 Rule. While Pareto originally used the rule noticing that 80% of the wealth was owned by 20% of the population, the rule has applications in almost every area of life. There are many ways […]