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At 2:30 in the morning, the night clerk at the hotel is a great help if you’ve locked yourself out of your room. But if you…

On a beautiful Sunday in Central Park, you’ll see thousands of people out for a jog. Each person has exactly the right running style–and none of…

Perfect or better? | Seth’s Blog We can search for the perfect option or settle for something better than we have right now. The search for…

“Here’s a pillow the cat didn’t pee on” | Seth’s Blog Highlighting the non-existent negative is confusing. “Don’t be late,” isn’t as useful as, “We’re going…

Personally | Seth’s Blog Professionals take their work seriously. Hobbyists can take it personally. We arrive and make a promise. We do it on behalf of…

Cats & Dogs | Seth’s Blog A dog gets fed and thinks his person is an omniscient, benevolent being. A cat gets fed and thinks it…

You’re flying over Mount Ranier and a hole opens up in the bottom of your airplane. In that moment, you think hard about what you’ve done,…

Early rejections | Seth’s Blog Long after the fact, these are the best kind. They remind us of how far we’ve come. They’re proof that not…

Runaway selection happens when organizations compete with each other far beyond the point where it’s rational to do so. We see this in species as well–peacocks…

Empathy is difficult | Seth’s Blog It requires skill and effort. It can be taught. And it’s worth prioritizing. When we wing it, allocate little time…