Seizing the Right Moments
I’ve learned that if I think about this problem on a daily basis— what positive impact can I have here and now on this day? —I start making better decisions. I begin doing better things. Even the smallest matters of daily life provide an opportunity for this. That’s reassuring—because those are constantly at hand and don’t require changing the whol... See more
Ted Gioia • My 12 Favorite Problems
The explore-exploit combo the researchers identified in 2021 is powerful because it provides a recipe for turning periods of stasis into periods of change, and a tool for diagnosing where your actions might be leading you astray.
Adam Alter • Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most
So when the opportunity arises — whether that’s giving a big presentation, launching a new product, or starting a business or a family…
Atria Books • Building a Second Brain

What patterns do I see right now that I’m uniquely positioned to take advantage of? What aptitudes have I developed that I couldn’t have foreseen two or ten years ago? What opportunities excite me right now that I may not have even known about before?