William LiaoWhat is worth your time?The level of diligence we apply when deciding where to spend our time is directly related to how much we believe it’s worth.1 min read·2 hours ago----
William LiaoEstimating future possibilitiesA common and rather hazardous fallacy is pointing to present limitations to infer future possibilities.1 min read·18 hours ago----
William LiaoAimlessnessThe other day I wrote that aimlessness — a state in which one is not focusing on a specific mission or goal — is a costly and harmful…1 min read·1 day ago----
William LiaoX to Y to ZHere are two attitudes towards change inspired by Brad Stulberg’s book Master of Change.1 min read·2 days ago----
William LiaoStructured problem solvingI recently started a large project with considerable complexity and scope, two traits which have forced me to adopt a more structured…2 min read·3 days ago----
William LiaoResurfacing important ideasOnce you’ve been exposed to a useful idea, you have a certain amount of runway before you forget it — could be weeks, months, maybe years.2 min read·4 days ago----
William LiaoMicrogoalsI started working on a long-term project this morning.1 min read·5 days ago----
William LiaoKeeping important things in sightOutside of the weeks surrounding January 1st, it occurred to me that only about 10% of my conversations with peers are about the specific…2 min read·6 days ago----
William LiaoTime, intensity, and directionTime, intensity, and direction are all generally force multipliers of progress.1 min read·Apr 18, 2024----
William LiaoExceptional actionsWhen I studied piano, it was no mystery why other pianists excelled more than I did: they practiced more frequently and intensely than me…2 min read·Apr 17, 2024----