by John Macdonald | Mar 31, 2025 | The250
The horse has left the barn.That ship has sailed.The genie’s out of the bottle.You can’t unring the bell.The train has left the station. Some decisions or actions are one-way. Once you’ve said it or done it, there’s no going back, or at least...
by John Macdonald | Mar 30, 2025 | The250
Here’s some gold from Tyler Cowen regarding current AI and why it’s already good at economics: “…Good chains of reasoning in economics are not too long and complicated. …The length of these effective reasoning chains is well...
by John Macdonald | Mar 29, 2025 | The250
The gap between the test and the test results.The flight status of “delayed.”Waiting for the call.After you submit the resume.The 3 dots that dissappear in Messages.Still under review. Humans don’t like the unknown. Especially when you combine it...
by John Macdonald | Mar 28, 2025 | The250
Nobody likes getting punched in the face. It hurts. It’s embarrassing. It causes damage. But sometimes it’s the only way. Do the video. Give the pitch. Sign up to stand in front of the room. Take the microphone. Answer the questions. Invite the...
by John Macdonald | Mar 27, 2025 | The250
When Carrying It Means You’re Standing StillBecause strength is useless if it keeps you from moving forward.Maybe the bravest thing isn’t to carry more. Maybe it’s to set something down so you can take a step. When It’s Not Even YoursBecause you might be shouldering...
by John Macdonald | Mar 26, 2025 | The250
Right After the First Big FailureBecause you just learned something most people are too scared to confront.You’ve lost. You’ve failed. Maybe even embarrassed yourself. But this moment, the one where shame and doubt creep in is where grit is born. The first failure is...
