Principles

Threads and themes I continue to obsess over and embrace.

  1. 01

    Festina Lente(affrettati lentamente)

    Take your time, but do it with urgency. Rush carefully. The balance between speed and thoughtfulness.

  2. 02

    Cautiously Optimistic

    Yes, before no. It's far too easy to be default-pessimistic. Start from a place of possibility.

  3. 03

    Endless Curiosity

    “I want to stay as close on the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.” — Kurt Vonnegut. Always exploring, always learning, always questioning.

  4. 04

    Give, give, give, give, give, get

    Add as much value as you can prior to making an ask. Play the long game. Build relationships through generosity, not transactions.

  5. 05

    Engineering Serendipity

    “Engineering serendipity is this idea that we can help people come across unexpected but helpful connections at a better than random rate.” — Ethan Zuckerman. Create spaces where good things can happen.

  6. 06

    Learning in Public

    A major motivator for building this site is to share thoughts and learnings more openly. Share the journey, not just the destination.

  7. 07

    Close The Loop

    Always follow up. Do what you say you will. Reliability builds trust, and trust is everything.

  8. 08

    Connect The Dots

    There is nothing better than connecting people who you know will become good friends or colleagues. Be a bridge, create networks, facilitate connections.