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Explaining Crypto Like Your 12-Year-Old Gets It
Why the best explanations aren't technically perfect—they're the ones that stick. A story about communicating blockchain through simplicity, not jargon.
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Why Prompt Engineers Command $350K Salaries
Prompt engineering is reshaping enterprise AI strategy. Learn why Fortune 500s are in bidding wars for talent that bridges legacy systems with machine intelligence.
Why Crypto Infrastructure Will Lose to Traditional Finance
Traditional finance giants like JPMorgan and BlackRock will commoditize blockchain infrastructure, capturing user value while crypto platforms become invisible utilities competing on price.
Why Crypto Protocols Collapse: The Metabolism Problem
Crypto systems prioritize growth metrics over sustainable business fundamentals. Real protocols need metabolic capacity—converting users to customers and speculation to utility—to survive.
Why Layer 1 Blockchains Are Losing Their Future
Most L1 blockchains attract users with incentives but fail to retain them. Real winners will make blockchain invisible to users, not faster.
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How I Curate Security Longreads
Discover how Jay Schulman curates his Security Longreads newsletter in just 15 minutes a week. Learn his efficient process using tools like Feedly, Pocket, and Goodbits to stay informed and share insights.
Why Your Strategy Needs a Consultant
Discover why hiring a consultant can transform your strategy by providing fresh perspectives and overcoming internal limitations, much like FDR's need for a second medical opinion revealed critical insights.
Responding to Every E-mail: Two Months In
Discover the journey and challenges of responding to every e-mail for two months. Explore the surprising reactions and insights gained, and why some e-mails may no longer warrant a reply.
Why You Need A Good Boss
A comprehensive discussion on the importance of having a good boss.
My Longest Running New Years Resolution
Discover the rollercoaster journey of a five-year-long New Year's resolution to go paperless. From tech upgrades to small victories and persistent challenges, find inspiration in the quest for digital organization.
New Years Resolutions Don’t Work
Discover why New Year's resolutions often fail and explore a fresh approach to goal-setting. Learn how timing, specificity, and regular reviews can transform your ambitions into achievements.
4 Ways to Save December
Maximize December with four essential tips: wrap up work early, give your mind a break, disconnect, and start planning for 2015. Finish strong and gear up for a refreshed new year!
We Make A Life By What We Give
Discover the profound impact of giving in this insightful blog post. Explore practical tips for donating money and time, ensuring your contributions align with your passions and foster deeper connections.
Be Thankful for the Small Stuff
Discover the joy in life's small moments this Thanksgiving. Reflect on the overlooked details that truly shape our happiness, and learn to appreciate the little things that make life extraordinary.
What do you do?
Explore how the simple question "What do you do?" reveals personal identity and professional pride. This post delves into how job descriptions shape personal branding and the power of a compelling response.
Responding To Every E-mail: 10 Days In
Explore the challenges and insights from a 10-day experiment of responding to every email. Discover the unexpected humor, persistence of recruiters, and the surprising time efficiency involved in this unique journey.
4 Ways to Make the 4-Hour Workweek Work for You
Discover practical tips to apply Tim Ferriss's "4-Hour Workweek" principles to enhance productivity and prioritize tasks. Learn to plan effectively, reduce distractions, communicate efficiently, and empower your team.