Problem-solving

Leadership isn’t about micromanaging — or letting people do whatever they want. It’s about freedom, framed by vision, shaped by the edges that matter most.

Sometimes the best way to solve a problem isn’t to ask how to fix it — but how to make it worse. Flip the question. Then do the opposite.

There’s no waiting for the fog to fade. The act of moving is what carves the road. The risk, the stumble, the forward step — that’s what makes the way visible.

Great work doesn’t start with a perfect file. It starts with knowing what you’re trying to bring to life — and protecting that spirit, no matter how messy it gets.

You don’t need a perfect calendar to know what matters. You just need to decide what’s most important — right now — and give it your full attention.

The hardest part isn’t always the number of decisions. It’s the pressure — the weight of trying to make the right one.

“It depends” is always true. It’s the easy answer. But for the hard questions — it’s rarely the right one.

You don’t need to add hours to get better. You just need to notice the reps you already do. Same work. Sharper reps.

Onion problems aren’t hard because they’re unknown. They’re hard because of volume and tedium. The only way through? Start chopping.

Tech debt isn’t something to resent—it’s a receipt. A sign that something got made. That progress happened. Now it’s your turn to move it forward.

Before you build the plan—count the days. Real days. The ones you can actually work with. It’s simpler than it sounds. And more sobering than you’d expect.

Coming back from PTO doesn’t have to mean inbox chaos. I’ve developed a system that works with how my mind moves—so I can catch up with calm, not overwhelm.

Archiving is how I close chapters. Not just to organize the work—but to honor it. To say: this mattered. This happened. We did it.

Fear isn’t something to solve. It’s something to manage. Acknowledge it. Focus it. Work with it. Work through it. Then make something that matters.

Adapt with change, and change feels less disruptive. The setup may shift. The tools may break. But the rhythm? You can still keep going.