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Kierkegaard's idea of "repetition" actually speaks very directly to the topic of this larger discussion. Many ways to interpret his writings here, and I am no trained philosopher, …

If you can get your hands on the HBS case study of TPS it's a great read. Details how much emphasis is put on blaming any/all issues on process, rather than people. To the extent t…

In same boat. I've just been splitting my new investments between stock and cash and treat my cash as part of my diversification strategy (or a hedge against possible market peak).…

The thing that strikes me is how deep the pathos about Cleveland runs as the newscasters hype the event ("Cleveland is no longer the mistake by the lake!" as the balloons fly). And…

This is correct. Consensus opinion might not be the very best of all the possibilities, but is rarely a very bad choice. The other side of this is buy-in. On a great team, it's imp…

There are certainly public/tax policy sets that could serve both: to help and/or protect those who don't have the opportunity or ability to become an Ayn Rand hero, but also still …

Tech can be a fine thing, yet there is also something to say about spending more time walking on trails in the woods (for example). Maybe the well-meaning elders are talking more a…

I see what you are saying - and maybe someone can get by in either job without being strong in both skills, but I guess the point I'm trying to make is that all people-management r…

A good manager is absolutely a good leader, and v/v. In my experience, there is no role that, if done properly, isn't equal measure both. They are sub-set skills of any position to…

You can deploy "tick-tubes" to use the mouse-based-transmission to mass-murder ticks in an area. Soak cotton balls in permethrin concentrate (you can get it on amazon) and when dry…