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https://telegra.ph/The-Biggest-Mistake-of-a-CEO-09-29
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The Biggest Mistake of a CEO
When I became CEO in the past, I, of course, made mistakes. If I had to rank them, which one was the most important? It was the delay in addressing the problem of unconscious ignorance. No matter how long a manager has worked in their previous role, they’re…
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https://telegra.ph/Chasing-Patterns-of-Meaning-09-30
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Chasing Patterns of Meaning
Sometimes I look at the list of regular readers and I’m amazed. Not by the number, but by the fact that anyone is here at all. I write about whatever happens to land in my neural net that day. Like a fisherman’s daily catch in the port of Marseille. Most…
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https://telegra.ph/Awe-and-Pride-10-01
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Awe and Pride
In the movie Prometheus (2012), part of the Alien franchise, there’s a lesson worth remembering. On a distant planet, an expedition finds an Engineer—a member of an alien race that created us and our world. The humans wake him from cryosleep. Weyland, the…
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https://telegra.ph/Do-You-Have-Fragile-Wings-10-02
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Do You Have Fragile Wings?
I recall a talk with a professional musician. You know, one of those who got the violin before the pacifier. He mentioned that many of his colleagues are forced to quit performing in their 30s or 40s because of neck, shoulder, and back problems. What a tragedy—to…
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https://telegra.ph/Where-to-Find-Harmony-10-03
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Where to Find Harmony?
The further I go, the less I believe we can change the world. Over millennia, almost everything has changed—except human nature. Technology can add comfort, speed, and extra years of life. But when it comes to human flaws, it’s powerless. Worse, some “brilliant”…
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https://telegra.ph/Merge-with-the-Process-10-04
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Merge with the Process
Put on noise-canceling headphones without music, and you’ll hear a pulse. Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump… Your heartbeat — a process essential to keeping you alive. Yet your “self” has absolutely no control over it. Isn’t that strange? The process started, continues…
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https://telegra.ph/The-Secret-of-Invincibility-10-05
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The Secret of Invincibility
Imagine someone calls you a fool. You shrug and say, “Yeah, I’ve known that about myself for a while.” Then you offer, “Want details? Just yesterday, I…” What if even the harshest accusation seems funny to you? You smirk, “How naive they are. They have no…
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https://telegra.ph/Embrace-the-Void-10-06
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Embrace the Void
There are days when I have no ideas for this newsletter. Or rather, they come to me one after another. I even have drafts and links stored in my “Ideas” folder. But when I test them with my gut, I get the answer: “Don’t bother. None of this is it.” In the…
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https://telegra.ph/Unseen-Gifts-10-07
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Unseen Gifts
Today, I spent nearly an hour diving into the IG account of Flowers Gallery. Even though the artworks on display are wildly different, you can feel the high standard. Turns out, this English gallery was founded in 1970. In fifty years, it’s only natural that…
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https://telegra.ph/Framing-the-Decision-10-08
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Framing the Decision
People often think the CEO holds the ultimate power, that every key decision is made solely by him. This naive belief usually comes from those who have never been a CEO or worked closely with one. It’s essential to understand the decision-making process.…
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https://telegra.ph/Strange-Language-of-Dreams-10-10
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Strange Language of Dreams
Many people dismiss their dreams: “I don’t understand them. They’re too ridiculous, strange, and fantastical. In short, nonsense.” But evolution is conservative and efficient. If phenomenon X exists, it means it serves an important purpose for the organism.…
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https://telegra.ph/Deceptive-Beliefs-10-11
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Deceptive Beliefs
What holds back the potential of people, groups, and organizations? If we simplify, there are two answers: Harmful beliefs we mistake for good. Virtuous beliefs we mistake for evil. For example, a CEO insists, "If you want it done right, do it yourself."…
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https://telegra.ph/A-Wise-Sacrifice-10-12
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A Wise Sacrifice
A fox caught in a trap may chew off its own paw. The animal sacrifices the most precious thing it has for freedom. Even if it’s just instinct, such a move earns our admiration. The sacrifice is significant, but it makes obvious sense. Now, imagine the fox…
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https://telegra.ph/Pattern-Hunter-10-13
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Pattern Hunter
The popular freestyle rapper Harry Mac shared that he’s been obsessively rapping for whole days, non-stop, for quite some time. But even he gets nervous when he approaches strangers with, "Want me to freestyle something for you on the spot?" Students of the…
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https://telegra.ph/The-Creators-Choice-10-14
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The Creator's Choice
This photograph captures the essence of all life on Earth. A caiman wrestles with an anaconda, while horseflies drink their blood. Who is the victim, and who is the aggressor? It’s impossible to tell. One link in the food chain swallows another, only to be…
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https://telegra.ph/Chaos-Hunter-10-15
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Chaos Hunter
Some are terrified by chaos, while others draw strength from it. Take the black kite, for instance. This bird of prey, part of the hawk family, glides effortlessly on warm air currents, shifting direction with ease and diving like a stone to snatch its prey.…
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https://telegra.ph/Maps-Lie-10-16
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Maps Lie
The map is not the territory, which means it lies. The moment it’s printed, it’s already outdated. Sure, a nature reserve changes slower than a city, but the idea is the same: time moves, and the context shifts. In this way, mental maps and topographical…
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https://telegra.ph/Know-the-Unknown-10-17
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Know the Unknown
Everyone knows that cats hate water. Even if they can swim, they'll do everything they can to avoid getting wet. But the big cat in the photo missed that memo. Jaguars rarely encounter ungulates in their habitat. So they've expanded their diet to include…
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https://telegra.ph/Hunt-for-Breakthroughs-10-18
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Hunt for Breakthroughs
Let's say you need to create something new. You can't just do it the same way you would in a familiar field. You know the "Why?" but there’s no clarity on the "What?" or the "How?" At this stage, you feel anxiety and discomfort. Especially when time is short…
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https://telegra.ph/Whats-Your-Role-10-19
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What’s Your Role?
In business and life, you have four roles to choose from: 1. The Destroyer. His every effort and thought is aimed at turning 1 into 0. Whatever he touches crumbles to dust. 2. The Guardian. His job is to protect a unit of value, ensuring that the 1 exists…