Annual Review 2021
2021 has been a year of small steps. One page at a time, I’ve read more books than I have in any year I can remember. Week after week, I’ve…
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My favorite things of 2021
Another year has come and gone, and I’ve compiled another list of the some of the books, articles, movies, games and songs that meant the most to me this year.…
Mental Model: Product/Distribution
Running a business is hard. In order to understand what’s going on and make effective decisions, you have to be able to wear many different hats, and take into account…
Why you shouldn’t hire with your gut
At some point, when your game company is thriving and growing, you’ll have to hire new people. Maybe there’s too much work for your current team, or maybe your operations…
Beyond the business model: Porter’s activity system map
This essay series examines best-in-class business and strategy models, and adapts them for use by creative enterprises. Check out the first essay for a short introduction, or dive right into the model…
Understanding Michael Porter
by Joan Magretta
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I though I understood Porter’s work, but never have I seen it presented so clearly and cleanly as in this book. Mandatory reading for anyone involved in strategy.
How To Have Better Meetings
This essay series examines best-in-class business and strategy models, and adapts them for use by creative enterprises. Check out the first essay for a short introduction, or dive right into the model…
Counsels and Maxims
by Arthur Schopenhauer
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Fascinating book containing Schopenhauer’s condensed advice for surviving in the world. The worldview presented here is deeply pessimistic. If that’s not your thing, filtering the wisom out of this book may take some additional effort.
Mission, Vision, and Values – Part 2: How to make ’em stick
This essay series examines best-in-class business and strategy models, and adapts them for use by creative enterprises. Check out the first essay for a short introduction, or dive right into the model…
The Book of Five Rings
by Miyamoto Musashi
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Classic book on swordsmanship that is often read for its parallels to business strategy. It’s interesting in its own right and there’s a fair bit of martial wisdom that could be applied in a broader setting.