Notes on The HEAD Game: High-Efficiency Analytic Decision Making and the Art of Solving Complex Problems Quickly by Philip Mudd When is the last time you had to make a big decision? When did you last have to act on incomplete or vague information? Most professional service careers require the ability to make decisions based on Read more about How to Think Like a CIA Analyst[…]
From Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Jon Meacham “Broadly put; philosophers think; politicians maneuver. Jefferson’s genius was that he was both and could do both, often simultaneously. Such is the art of power.” – Jon Meacham Aside from the general history books and the occasional Ben Franklin quotes, I am relatively new to Read more about Leadership and Power: Jefferson Style[…]
It was once said to me that if you read five books on any given topic, you will know more than 95% of the population on that topic. I am not sure where that statistic comes from or if there is any accuracy to the claim, but I like it either way. However, with so many options out there to choose from, how do you determine where to get good relevant information. […]
“Why don’t you write more often, Keith? I’ve read some of your stuff and it’s pretty good”
“I just don’t have a ton of time, so I really only write if something inspires me and I have the time to think about it and put a little actual work into it.” […]
The Kraken does not die. It merely sleeps for long periods of time. And, after a long slumber indeed, it has resurfaced again to offer insight and wisdom to the masses. But why? Why now? and what does this Kraken have to offer? I will get to those questions shortly, but first, lets further complicate the matter.
168 hours.
That’s how much time we have in one week. That’s all the hours between Monday and Sunday, and it is never enough to get done everything we want to get done. I read an interesting article that broke down the use of these hours. You sleep for 49 (most of us less), work for 50 (some more, some less), get from here to there for 10 or so. How do you use the remaining 59 hours? Do you have kids? Take 10 hours for getting them ready and ushering them around. Want to be healthier? Find 5 – 10 hours to get in the gym. Spend quality time with the family? Take another 5 – 10 hours there. Prepping and eating meals is another 5 – 10. There are still a few hours left, but where did they go? Doesn’t it seem like they just evaporate? […]
First of all, I must apologize to my fantastic readership base that I know have missed my brilliant, insightful blog posts for the last six months. As the title of this article implies, I have put off my blogging practice to focus on preparing for an exam that is coming up June 2nd. This exam happens to have massive implications for my career, as well as equally large implications for my self-esteem, sanity, and marriage. Basically, I have been treating it very seriously!
So late Friday night, (a day I had off work and managed to get six hours of studying in), I read a couple of thoughtful and interesting blog posts from a friend and decided that I missed writing. So here I am with a couple insights to share about what has kept me from the Kraken these past six months. I thought this was a fair compromise. […]
This is my very first blog post. I would like to use this opportunity, much too late at night, to answer a question that I think may be on the minds of anyone who ventures onto my humble site….What is the deal with the Kraken? To answer that question, allow me to set a quick Read more about What is the Kraken?[…]