Playbook

Ideas form like matter in the universe, through energy and interaction. From fundamental principles, they connect, expand, and shape into patterns. This is my constellation of thoughts on things that shape us, from socio-technical systems and the environment itself, to groups and individuals. Some are foundational, others build on connections, but all are meant to inspire action, thinking, conversation, discourse, on the journey of decoding the first principles that shape us and elevate the human experience.

Navigate the ordered path or explore by curiosity. Click to read, zoom to see connections. And if we meet in person, I'd love to discuss any of this with you.

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First Principles Thinking

Reasoning from fundamental truths rather than copying what others do

15 min
foundational
thinking
Everything Is a Trade-Off

Every choice means choosing one thing at the cost of something else

8 min
foundational
decision-making
Two Types of Decisions

Not all decisions are equal - some are easy to reverse, some lock you in

7 min
decision-making
process
How Problems Scale

Understanding how costs grow helps you make better decisions about when to act

10 min
platform
architecture
The DRI Principle

Every important outcome needs one person who is ultimately responsible

12 min
leadership
accountability
Decision Records

Structure for thinking through problems systematically without bureaucracy

14 min
decision-making
process
Invariants and Values

The principles that define who you are and must never change

10 min
foundational
character