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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.

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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.

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