Because time is zero-sum, prioritization is mandatory. This is an index of purpose-built prioritization frameworks, and an overarching one to optimize your life.| A Smart Bear
Why "expected value" doesn't work; here's a better framework for making long-term investments in your career, startup, and life.| A Smart Bear
Most so-called "strategies" are vague, wishful thinking, written once and never seen again. Don't do that. These are the characteristics of great strategy.| A Smart Bear
Don't use phrases like "unlikely" or "almost certainly." Here's real-world data showing why not, and what to do instead.| A Smart Bear
Decisions should usually be made quickly, to accelerate action and learning. But sometimes it really is smarter to take your time. Here's how to decide.| A Smart Bear
Many startups fail despite identifying a real problem and building a product that solves that problem. This explains why, so you can avoid their fate.| A Smart Bear
This complete work-prioritization framework builds on the simplistic "Rocks, Pebbles, Sand" analogy, adding the details you need in the real world.| A Smart Bear
Binstack is a technique for selecting the "single most impactful" solution when there are multiple, incomparable dimensions to evaluate.| A Smart Bear
Traditional rubrics fail to reveal the best answers, or how to explain those answers to others. After explaining why, the following system solves both failures.| A Smart Bear
Meetings are most productive when we create something that none of us could have created alone. Here are several ways to use meeting time wisely.| A Smart Bear