I recently realized that my perception of responsibility is highly dependent upon the outcome of the event. As a team that I led was heading into a decision with positive expectations, I firmly believed that my input had very little do with the potential success of my team. I thought about all of the positive …

There’s a common saying around the carpentry world: Measure twice, cut once. There are two key parts to this. First, it’s worth being certain that your measurement is right before making any irreversible cuts. It’s easy to mark the wrong line on a ruler, measure from the wrong point, or forget your measurement; so double-checking …

Long plane rides are boring. Cut off from the connected world that we’re used to living in, we’re stuck trying to pass the time by watching random movies, listening to music, and reading books. But if we change the mindset, this time can actually present a unique opportunity. Without the distractions of everyday life, we’re …

Technology has made global coordination an afterthought. It’s common practice for project teams to include multiple members from different continents all seamlessly working together. Phone, email, IM, and video calls make it feel like you’re working across the street from your colleagues rather than across the world. But despite all of the amazing technological strides …

At any given time, just about everyone in an airport is either in a rush, or they have time to kill. There’s rarely anyone in the middle. Knowing the difference between the two states goes a long way in determining how each person should be treated. The person who is about to miss their flight wants …

When I first started working, I thought I had to do everything by the books. I was formal in my communication and I was careful not to do anything that came across as offensive. But through this conservatism, I lost some of my humanity. I became someone who I wouldn’t want to work with on …

In a world of Twitter feeds and 10-second Snapchat videos, it’s easy to assume that there isn’t a market for long-form content anymore. Everyone seems to cater to our desire for shorter material that we can digest without much effort. But within this movement, there’s an opportunity to stand out. Take the Dissect podcast as an …

No matter how hard you try, your work will never be completely “ready.” There will always be nerves when you hit Send. It’ll always feel like you should do one last read-through to make sure you didn’t miss anything. You’ll always know that it’s possible that you could do better. But eventually, you have to …

Two off the first tee. It’s a simple enough concept. Often without adequate time to warm-up, and with heightened nerves on the first hole, it’s common for weekend golfers to allow a make-up shot if the first tee shot doesn’t go well. With this in mind, there are two ways to approach the tee box. …

I wrote last week about how many different things there are that I want to learn. At the core of that mindset is my desire to find a challenge and a learning opportunity in everything I do. It doesn’t matter if I’m at a practice green working on my short game, getting better through practice …