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Psychotherapy Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Read this korrent: It is one thing to accept a poor work-life balance for yourself, and a different thing entirely to demand it of the people you manage. It is one thing to accept a poor work-life balance for yourself, and a different thing entirely to demand it of the people you manage. Last stated 3 months ago
9 Jul 2026
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Andrew Kelley — holds since 2026-07-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: People are unhappy in their careers when the thing they want and the work it takes to get it are out of sync, not because they climbed the wrong ladder — tap to centre the map on it People are unhappy in their careers when the thing they want and the work it takes to get it are out of sync, not because they climbed the wrong ladder Last stated 3 years ago
1 Jun 2023
DH
David Heinemeier Hansson — holds since 2023-06-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company should manufacture fresh internal challenges for its best people, because the alternative is that they go and find those challenges at another company. — tap to centre the map on it A company should manufacture fresh internal challenges for its best people, because the alternative is that they go and find those challenges at another company. Last stated 6 months ago
1 Apr 2026
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Thuan Pham — holds since 2026-04-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: People are unhappy in their careers when the thing they want and the work it takes to get it are out of sync, not because they climbed the wrong ladder. — tap to centre the map on it People are unhappy in their careers when the thing they want and the work it takes to get it are out of sync, not because they climbed the wrong ladder. Last stated a year ago
21 Sept 2025
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Julie Zhuo — holds since 2025-09-21 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Convenience means someone else makes your choices for you: the less you have to do, the less say you have — tap to centre the map on it Convenience means someone else makes your choices for you: the less you have to do, the less say you have Last stated 5 years ago
22 Nov 2021
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David Heinemeier Hansson — holds since 2021-11-22 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Self-employed people lack the safety net protections that come with a corporate job. — tap to centre the map on it Self-employed people lack the safety net protections that come with a corporate job. Last stated 3 months ago
18 Jun 2026
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Matt Kepnes — holds since 2026-06-18 — tap for who they are
Same subject: As people become more senior in an organization, it demands more of their time and attention, leaving less room for individual contributor work. — tap to centre the map on it As people become more senior in an organization, it demands more of their time and attention, leaving less room for individual contributor work. Last stated 3 years ago
10 Dec 2023
BC
Boris Cherny — holds since 2023-12-10 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Requiring everyone at a company to reach for AI first is a fairness measure, because otherwise the people who already do will take all the best careers. — tap to centre the map on it Requiring everyone at a company to reach for AI first is a fairness measure, because otherwise the people who already do will take all the best careers. Last stated a year ago
18 Sept 2025
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Tobias Lütke — holds since 2025-09-18 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Taking on total responsibility for another capable adult's life is wrong; each person is responsible for their own psyche and life. — tap to centre the map on it Taking on total responsibility for another capable adult's life is wrong; each person is responsible for their own psyche and life. Last stated 3 weeks ago
8 Sept 2026
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Ava Huang — holds since 2026-09-08 — tap for who they are
Same subject: "If you're not growing, you're dying" is truer of the person than of the company. — tap to centre the map on it "If you're not growing, you're dying" is truer of the person than of the company. Last stated 8 months ago
25 Jan 2026
JC
Jason Cohen — holds since 2026-01-25 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A common-sense utopia is much closer to the present day than it is to the best futures actually available to us. — tap to centre the map on it A common-sense utopia is much closer to the present day than it is to the best futures actually available to us. Last stated a year ago
3 Aug 2025
WM
William MacAskill — holds since 2025-08-03 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company that looks to its users as though it has stopped shipping is usually widening its market, and grinding through that is worth it. — tap to centre the map on it A company that looks to its users as though it has stopped shipping is usually widening its market, and grinding through that is worth it. Last stated 2 years ago
23 Mar 2025
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Rahul Vohra — holds since 2025-03-23 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A drop in agency is the earliest sign of burnout, arriving before you consciously notice you are burning out. — tap to centre the map on it A drop in agency is the earliest sign of burnout, arriving before you consciously notice you are burning out. Last stated 3 years ago
10 Jan 2024
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Cate Hall — holds since 2024-01-10 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A founder who picks an idea because the market wants it will give up, because nobody can persist at something that was never important to them. — tap to centre the map on it A founder who picks an idea because the market wants it will give up, because nobody can persist at something that was never important to them. Last stated 2 years ago
19 Jun 2024
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Aravind Srinivas — holds since 2024-06-19 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A habit only survives difficulty if the person enjoys it, which makes enjoyment a better predictor of persistence than discipline. — tap to centre the map on it A habit only survives difficulty if the person enjoys it, which makes enjoyment a better predictor of persistence than discipline. Last stated 9 months ago
1 Jan 2026
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James Clear — holds since 2026-01-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A belief system combining cosmic stakes, privileged knowledge, personal vocation and an imperative to act can license extraordinary behavior when it conflicts with ordinary constraints. — tap to centre the map on it A belief system combining cosmic stakes, privileged knowledge, personal vocation and an imperative to act can license extraordinary behavior when it conflicts with ordinary constraints. Last stated 2 weeks ago
17 Sept 2026
VR
Venkatesh Rao — holds since 2026-09-17 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A cancellation-reason drop-down measures list order rather than reasons: randomise the options and every one of them gets picked equally. — tap to centre the map on it A cancellation-reason drop-down measures list order rather than reasons: randomise the options and every one of them gets picked equally. Last stated 8 months ago
25 Jan 2026
JC
Jason Cohen — holds since 2026-01-25 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A decision cannot be judged by its outcome, because good decisions fail through no fault of the decider and bad ones succeed by luck. — tap to centre the map on it A decision cannot be judged by its outcome, because good decisions fail through no fault of the decider and bad ones succeed by luck. Last stated 4 years ago
9 Aug 2022
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Gary Klein — holds since 2022-08-09 — tap for who they are
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It is one thing to accept a poor work-life balance for yourself, and a different thing entirely to demand it of the people you manage.
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People are unhappy in their careers when the thing they want and the work it takes to get it are out of sync, not because they climbed the wrong ladder
Holds
A company should manufacture fresh internal challenges for its best people, because the alternative is that they go and find those challenges at another company.
Holds
People are unhappy in their careers when the thing they want and the work it takes to get it are out of sync, not because they climbed the wrong ladder.
Holds
Convenience means someone else makes your choices for you: the less you have to do, the less say you have
Holds
Self-employed people lack the safety net protections that come with a corporate job.
Holds
As people become more senior in an organization, it demands more of their time and attention, leaving less room for individual contributor work.
Holds
Requiring everyone at a company to reach for AI first is a fairness measure, because otherwise the people who already do will take all the best careers.
Holds
Taking on total responsibility for another capable adult's life is wrong; each person is responsible for their own psyche and life.
Holds
"If you're not growing, you're dying" is truer of the person than of the company.
Holds
A common-sense utopia is much closer to the present day than it is to the best futures actually available to us.
Holds
A company that looks to its users as though it has stopped shipping is usually widening its market, and grinding through that is worth it.
Holds
A drop in agency is the earliest sign of burnout, arriving before you consciously notice you are burning out.
Holds
A founder who picks an idea because the market wants it will give up, because nobody can persist at something that was never important to them.
Holds
A habit only survives difficulty if the person enjoys it, which makes enjoyment a better predictor of persistence than discipline.
Holds
A belief system combining cosmic stakes, privileged knowledge, personal vocation and an imperative to act can license extraordinary behavior when it conflicts with ordinary constraints.
Holds
A cancellation-reason drop-down measures list order rather than reasons: randomise the options and every one of them gets picked equally.
Holds
A decision cannot be judged by its outcome, because good decisions fail through no fault of the decider and bad ones succeed by luck.
Holds