William Liaobe deliberate, not busyIn my new data analyst role, I’ve been feeling some self-imposed pressure to deliver a high quality analysis that tells my team something…1 min read·1 hour ago----
William LiaoWhen to plant saplingsThe best time to invest in something may very well be when you least need it.2 min read·21 hours ago----
William LiaoGet eaten by ostriches or…In the latest Jumanji film the protagonists drive a buggy off the edge of one cliff onto another.1 min read·1 day ago----
William LiaoWhat are your basics?Trying to accelerate growth by doing more often has the exact opposite effect.2 min read·3 days ago----
William LiaoThe Hero’s JourneyMany popular stories including The Lord of the Rings, Mulan, and Hunger Games follow what’s called a Hero’s journey.2 min read·3 days ago----
William Liao100%The idea of occasionally making exceptions for our principles sounds perfectly reasonable and agreeable on its face, but can actually be…1 min read·4 days ago----
William LiaoMastery OrientationThere are two well-documented orientations on the pursuit of achievement:1 min read·5 days ago----
William LiaoSoundtracks to listen toJon Acuff’s thesis in his book Soundtracks is wonderfully simple and impactful: the ‘soundtracks’ — thoughts and narratives — we repeat to…2 min read·6 days ago----
William LiaoDoing is becomingIn in his book Nichomachean Ethics, Aristotle writes: “We become builders by building houses, harpers by playing the harp. Similarly, we…1 min read·May 6, 2024----
William LiaoThe weight of other opinionsIt doesn’t make sense to give weight to every opinion.1 min read·May 5, 2024----