by John Macdonald | Mar 8, 2024 | The250
If you’re a cyclist, you know. The hills and headwinds separate the men from the boys. If you want to get better, faster, stronger, climb the hill and ride into the wind. But then that killer, stand-on-the-pedals, crank-to-crank climb crests, and now... by John Macdonald | Mar 7, 2024 | The250
I just got a text message reminding me of my dentist appointment tomorrow. I’ll get another one an hour before the appointment. You probably do also — from your dentist, doctor, hair salon, and any place that requires you to make an appointment. It’s... by John Macdonald | Mar 6, 2024 | The250
Showing up is important. You never get anywhere if you don’t show up. Some say showing up is half the battle. But is half the battle useful? Is it helpful to connect to the Zoom meeting but not pay attention?How useful is it to go into the office but surf the... by John Macdonald | Mar 5, 2024 | The250
I’ve been knee-deep in all things SBF, FTX, and Effective Altruism over the last year or so. If you’re interested in this topic at all, but have no interest in wading through the millions of pieces of content that exists, this is a “you’re... by John Macdonald | Mar 4, 2024 | The250
The engineering world runs on requirements and specifications. Until it doesn’t. The magic happens when you recognize when to go off-script. I’m at Agere Systems, and we’re having a requirements meeting with the Apple guys about the iPod. We... by John Macdonald | Mar 3, 2024 | The250
More questions about freedom. Is it the ability to take a walk?Is it the ability to drive a jet ski on any body of water?Is it the ability to speak your mind?Is it the ability to not listen?Is it the ability to drive to the coast, a lake, or the mountain?Is it the...