Principles

Vadik Marmeladov's Codes of Practice: 1. Wear the uniform 2. Think long term (like 30 years from now) 3. Build stories and languages, not things 4. Create your own universe (or join ours) 5. Collect samples 6. Be a sample for somebody else 7. Look for loyalty, not for a skill set 8. Do not build utilitarian products. However, use them as ... See more

Principles are universal truths. They apply to everything, and thus, are useless in distinguishing who you are. You need to dig deeper and find what makes you you. You need to know your values. While principles are universal, values are personal.

A simple test is to formulate the opposing value. If your value is "Simplicity" then the opposing value ... See more

Spontaneity is great but life is just easier and everything goes far better when we have protocols.

My definition of “Life’s Work:” “A lifelong quest to build something for others that expresses who you are” -via Patrick O’Shaughnessy