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Goal vs. Route — A Sailing Lesson in Adaptive Planning

Goal vs. Route — A Sailing Lesson in Adaptive Planning

We confuse the goal with the route. We hold onto the plan harder than the purpose behind it. A story from the Exuma Sound, Bahamas — and what it taught me about planning projects, careers, and startups.

Why Fasten Seatbelts — On the Probability of Rare Events

Why Fasten Seatbelts — On the Probability of Rare Events

A skydiving plane engine failure that wasn't supposed to happen, a crowd panic on July 4th, and a Shopify outage that coincided with our API integration. Three stories about why practicing for rare events is the most practical investment you can make.