Harry gives Jorge advice on how to focus on strategically important things.Show notes:The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasanunfinishe_ – Jorge's new consultancy with Greg PetroffThe Power of a Positive No by William UryThe Harry Max Boot-up Protocol (How to get going in the morning) by Christina WodtkeEssentialism by Greg McKeownImpro by Keith Johnstone
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Levels of Learning & Change
Harry explains a framework for learning and change that originated in the field of NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) — just in time for the launch of Jorge's new consultancy.Show notes:unfinishe_ – Jorge Arango and Greg Petroff’s strategic AI consultancySam and Jony introduce ioTools for Dreamers by Robert B. Dilts, Todd Epstein, and Robert W. DiltsNeuro-linguistic programmingAwaken the Giant Within by Anthony RobbinsGeneral semantics
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Gall's Law
On the folly of designing complex systems in one go, from the top down.Show notes:Traction Heroes ep. 6: Chesterton's FenceTraction Heroes ep. 2: UnprecedentedThe Design SquiggleSystemantics by John GallA New Kind of Science by Stephen WolframWardley map
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Planning
It's important to plan ahead when working on large, complex projects. Alas, some people's bias for action keeps them from undertaking what they perceive as wasteful exercise. In this episode, Harry shares an exercise that can help.Show notes:Planning for Everything by Peter MorvilleHow Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan GardnerOn Grand Strategy by John Lewis GaddisHofstadter's lawPerforming a Project Premortem by Gary Klein
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Procrastination
What keeps you from doing the things you know you need to do, when you need to do them? The answers go deeper than you think.Show notes:Meditations for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanInnovation Games by Luke HohmannNonviolent Communication Marshall Rosenberg