I write essays about work, life and the world around us.
Read the latest essay.
The streak.
I noticed an interesting feature in a meditation app recently: the streak.
It got me thinking about the nature of chasing short-term targets, and whether the act of chasing may eclipse the purpose for engaging in the process in the first place.
Read more: The streak.
Read previous essays.
August 31, 2026Everyone is self-interested, and that’s OK.
How can one person present themselves as a devoted family man and philanthropic champion in one situation, and a remorseless tyrant in another? It makes sense when we consider that maybe we’re all self-interested.Read more- August 24, 2026
The brilliance tradeoff.
We see brilliant people in organisations everywhere. They provide immense value, but this value can also come with a side-serving of disruption. The question remains – should they get a free pass?Read more - August 12, 2026
Feeling the friction.
Friction arises when we can’t find the answer to our problems. But technology has allowed us to reduce this friction – we have almost every answer we need available through our convenient devices. But is reducing friction always good? Perhaps there is some friction that is valuable and worth experiencing, rather than eliminating.Read more
