“The goal [of writing] is to get to the place where your usual judgy mind has been quietened, your easy opinions get reduced and you’re in a kind of holy state of not knowing anything.”
— George Saunders
AI Lemons
For years, industry watchers have derided consultants for overpromising, underdelivering, evading accountability – a complete waste of money. Recent AI scandals have prompted critics to suggest that “[clients] would be better off signing up for a ChatGPT subscription.”
Could consulting finally be disrupted out of existence?
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Making Space
January is the time to set new resolutions, goals and targets. However, our best intentions usually fall by the wayside come March.
Cognitive science suggests that real progress comes from dedicated, distraction-free time and mental solitude to practice, fail, and persist – not from strategies or slogans.
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The Value of Information
Information reduces uncertainty in decision making. Yet, 24/7 access to vast amounts of information at our fingertips is making us less confident and more anxious. How do we cope in a world swimming in data?
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Mindfulness in Busy Times
Mindfulness can be hard when we are caught up in the daily grind. What can we do when we are overwhelmed?
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An Idea for the New Year
Mindfulness - the simple act of actively noticing new things - can help us be more open, more engaged and less stressed in this uncertain world.
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