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A ‘must’ update for the algorithm of love

February 16, 2026

Exploring the intersection of technology, human connection, and the evolving nature of relationships in our digital age

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Until Death, All Defeat Is Psychological

February 9, 2026

Understanding the mental frameworks that determine success and failure in entrepreneurship and life

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The False Sense of Agency

February 2, 2026

How the illusion of control can mislead founders and what true agency actually looks like

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The cartoonist monk who saved my life

January 26, 2026

A personal story about finding wisdom in unexpected places and the power of simple truths

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Steve Jobs Wasn’t Complete. Neither Are You

January 19, 2026

Embracing imperfection as a path to authentic leadership and meaningful innovation

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Low Status Moat

Why the best founders make decisions in the space between stimulus and response

Read More February 10, 2026
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Smart but Stuck

The subtle difference that separates successful founders from the rest

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Unicorn Trap

What unclear thinking costs you (and how to calculate it)

Read More January 27, 2026
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A must update for the algorithm of Love

How to preserve mental energy for decisions that actually matter

Read More January 20, 2026

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