by John Macdonald | Feb 5, 2026 | AI, The250
If you’ve been doing something a long time, it can be hard to teach someone else. I can stop on ice skates, but I struggle to teach new skaters how to do it. For me, I just think it, and it happens. I’ve been skating for over 50 years. I can play Master of Puppets on... by John Macdonald | Feb 4, 2026 | The250
We use this expression when we’re feeling overwhelmed by information or by requests. If you’re not diligent, you can drown. Here’s how you avoid drowning when drinking from the fire hose: You can’t drink it all. Acknowledge to yourself right up front that... by John Macdonald | Feb 3, 2026 | AI, The250
The Peter Principle states that people are promoted to their level of incompetence. AI, especially Agentic AI and how it fits into the workforce, demands that you’re the boss. Whether you’re an individual contributor or already a boss, it’s time to move up... by John Macdonald | Feb 2, 2026 | AI, The250
If you were really good at starting fires, you were important to your village. But when matches and then lighters came along… If you were really good at remembering, you were important to your village. But when writing came along… If you were really good... by John Macdonald | Feb 1, 2026 | The250
Does it matter if it’s too cold in your office?Does it matter if your chair is uncomfortable?Does it matter if you don’t have the app you know?Does it matter if you have direct access to the data?Does it matter if you’re allowed to on this system?Does it matter...