Charles Blain

Charles Blain

09
Apr

The Real Reason I Write

Most people think writing makes you smarter. They're wrong. Writing makes you realize how dumb you are. Every
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08
Apr

The Clarity Tax

We've convinced ourselves that talking is faster than writing. It isn't. Think about your last meeting:
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07
Apr

The Illusion of Clear Communication

You just finished a meeting. Everyone nodded in agreement. Then the follow-up emails arrive, and your heart sinks. Somehow, each
04
Apr

Silent Builders

We're looking for lightning when we should watch for rain. Most of us wait for big moments to
03
Apr

Machines vs Mindsets

In 1988, roboticist Hans Moravec made a startling discovery: robots mastered complex mathematics and chess but failed at simple human
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02
Apr

Planned Empty

Antifragility: systems that gain from disorder. Taleb taught us this. But empty space feels wasteful. It isn't. It&
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01
Apr

The Price of Performance

Most businesses try to hide their work behind closed doors. Here's what they miss: Visible craftsmanship commands premium
31
Mar

Knowledge Isn't Numbers

Everyone collects data. Few understand how they learn from it. The difference between good and great data isn't
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28
Mar

Knowledge Isn't Numbers

Everyone collects data. Few understand how they learn from it. The difference between good and great data isn't
1 min read
27
Mar

Intelligence In The Walls

Intelligence flows from the edges, not the top. The people closest to the work know things leadership never will. Which
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