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Why I’m awesome: The Dunning-Kruger effect

I have finally found the explanation for irrational overconfidence and much of the hype and bombast on the internet:...

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How to quantify risk

We live in world of miscalculated risk. Find out how to quantify risk more effectively using real-world data. Don't...

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How to have a big idea: 21 inspirational tips

So what’s the big idea? Behind every great business or creative endeavour is an idea with simplicity, originality and...

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How to learn things

At school, I had the time but not enthusiasm to learn new things. Now I have enthusiasm but no time so I'm trying to...

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The difference between secrets and mysteries

Why is it so hard to predict the future? It may have something to do with the difference between secrets and mysteries.

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Are you a Looney Tunes person or a Disney person?

There are two kinds of people in the world: Disney people and Looney Tunes people, according to historian Charles...

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Azrael’s Tear: the best adventure game you’ve never heard of

Azrael's Tear game design documents available for download as PDF. Lost treasure found. Long tail has happy ending.

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How NOT to lead geeks

The world of technology is full of immature management and poor leadership. Get some pointers about how NOT to lead...

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Apocrypha now: the true story of NASA’s space pen

Read the astonishing true story of NASA's 'million-dollar space pen'. Hint: it didn't cost them a million dollars.

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Origin stories

What are origin stories? Can your history give you a sense of purpose? Clarify what you do and why your business is...

George Carlin saying 'life is not that complicated, you get up, go to work, eat three meals, take one good shit and you go back to bed. What's the fucking mystery?

40 Essential rules for stress-free client management

Matthew's highly personal list of client management rules and tips, gathered over 10 years of personal experience with...

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Managers vs Entrepreneurs

Managers vs entrepreneurs: what's the difference? They very similar but not exactly the same. Take our test to discover...