The Power of Quiet Observation. Shikantaza.
It is easy to be busy.
It is harder to wait for the right moment to speak or lead.
Although I have a bias toward action, sometimes it’s best to be quiet and observe.
The right words and attention at the right time energize new endeavors, relationships, and outcomes.
Until that moment arrives, Shikantaza.
Just sit. βΈοΈ
Game Selection Is the Strategy Before the Strategy | Admired Leadership
Winning odds are set long before you start a business, project, or game. Choose contests and opportunities you are built to win. Compete and play where and when you have a distinct asymmetric advantage. βοΈ
The Hidden Patterns of Great Startup Ideas | NFX Masterclass
There’s no point going fast if you have the wrong idea. Here are startup patterns that distinguish successful Founders and ventures that win big at scale. π
Quit or Continue. Is it Time to Change? | The Harvard Gazette
Quitting is a choice, and so is continuing. Although quitting enables you to do something different, it does not determine what you do next. Be at peace with that uncertainty. Prepare for risks and challenges ahead. This is especially important for women who tend to persevere more (and quit less often) than men. β°
A Simple Way To Stretch After Sitting or While Flying | Health
Sitting for a long time, especially on an airplane, contributes to poor circulation, stiffness, and muscle tightness. Here are nine simple stretches you can do anywhere to reduce discomfort and recover flexibility for better health. βοΈ
Here are books, media, and music influencing my writing and teaching:
10 Good Books on my Kindle | November 2026 | Brian Cooke
The Age of Heat Storms | Reuters (October 20, 2026)
How Music Works | Marcin (Official Video 2025) amazing guitar via YouTube πΈ
Scarlatti - Sonata in b minor, K27 | Edith Pageaud (2025) plays Domenico Scarlatti (c. 1750) via YouTube
Ojitos Bellos | Grupo Frontera (2026) via YouTube
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