I listened to "Made to Stick" this morning during my walk, and I hit the chapter on credibility. The Heath brothers made a point that stopped me cold: Don't make up your mind and then go looking for data to prove you're right. Look for the data to help you make up your mind. It … Continue reading Day 10: Data First, Theory Second (Why Sherlock Holmes Got It Right)
Category: Work & Data
Do Your Best, Even When It Feels Like the Worst
We’ve all had that job. The one that makes Monday mornings feel like a personal attack. The one where the clock seems to mock you, ticking slower with every glance, and you’re counting down the minutes until Friday at 5 p.m. I’ve been there—stuck in a couple of soul-draining gigs years ago that left me … Continue reading Do Your Best, Even When It Feels Like the Worst
Day 28 of the 7–40 Challenge: Embracing the Intrapreneur Mindset
Hey there, friends! Welcome to Day 28 of my 7–40 Challenge. As Sunday winds down, I’m reflecting on an incredible weekend filled with accomplishments, quality family time, and some serious progress on my daily goals. It’s been a whirlwind, but the kind that leaves you energized and ready for more. Tonight, I want to share … Continue reading Day 28 of the 7–40 Challenge: Embracing the Intrapreneur Mindset
Yeah, that’s an HR violation.
What jobs have you had? Have you ever had a job that you didn't enjoy? I mean, one that you really didn't like at all? What comes to your mind? Can you picture it clearly? Well, I can. It was a doozy. Let me set the stage... My first two jobs after college were at … Continue reading Yeah, that’s an HR violation.
That first job
It is hard to believe that I got my first job 29 years ago. Was 1994 really that long ago? Man, it doesn’t seem like it. It seems like it was just yesterday and I was showing up to Taco Bell for the first time...to work there and not eat. Do you remember your first … Continue reading That first job
David Willis 