Jillian

Taste is discernment expressed: informed judgment plus the courage to show it. It only exists once you make a choice. ‘Discernment’ as in having a judgment based on a strong set of references, understanding the differences between things, and being able to articulate why you like or dislike something. ‘Expressed’ as in you have to make choices;You... See more

The newest generations of learners need to learn why understanding the problem, the kinds of common mistakes that happen in organizing the problem, and learning to check answers for consistency are some of the most salient skills to develop in the real world.

Individuals get to make lots of choices, but they lack the coherent moral criteria required to make these choices well.

Ellen Cushing is working on texting less and calling more. She now talks with her oldest friend, who lives far away, almost every weekday—sometimes for an hour, other times for five minutes. Their conversations, which aren’t scheduled, involve two simple rules: You pick up the call if you can, and you hang up whenever you need to.

Imagine you start with a company today valued at $1 million, aiming for continuous improvement. And you consider two growth strategies over the next two years: earning a 1% gain daily versus a 90% gain every quarter. The results are dramatically different after two years. The company pursuing tiny daily gains soars to a $1.4 billion valuation,... See more

I used to train using only productivity cases. Now I use more creativity. It’s stickier, and thus more efficient.