Should visionaries be more pessimistic?: optimistic vs pessimistic project management
After reading 'How Big Things Get Done,' I was forced to reevaluate my optimism in project management. Bent Flyvbjerg's data on 16,000 projects shows a stark reality: only 8.5% meet their original goals. As a product manager who's led significant projects with mixed success, this struck a chord. My reflection on past experiences and the balance between pessimism, optimism, and agnosticism has reshaped my approach to leadership.
Strategic Insights: When to Play a Knight in Settlers of Catan
To excel at Settlers of Catan, it is crucial to understand the expected value of common actions within the game. Understanding expected value is particularly useful - and often overlooked - in deciding when to play a knight.
My 47 favorite products: ranked by value for money
These are the products and services that offer the greatest consumer surplus for me. I recommend giving them a try.
How to experience the ultimate state of happiness while playing billiards
Recently, I've thinking about the perfect activities for experiencing peak enjoyment. Billiards and table tennis are close to the ideal choice, but not in a casual, haphazard way. I have a specific vision in mind. In this article, I'll share my thoughts on how games like table tennis and billiards can be played to maximize enjoyment.
Making Better Purchasing Decisions: Introducing the Alternative Basket of Goods
Discover the transformative concept of the Alternative Basket of Goods and how it helps in overcoming cognitive biases for improved purchasing decisions. This novel approach makes decision-making easy, efficient, and aligned with your true values.