Subject in the Almanac Index
Learning
Practice, feedback, adaptation, and capability development.
The Compounding of Competence: The 1% Sovereignty Protocol
Competence usually grows through repeated, attentive practice.
The Tuition Principle: Why Failure is an Asset Class
Stop calling them "Growth Opportunities." That is what losers say to feel better. Call it what it is: Tuition.
The Failure Taxonomy: Diagnosing the Root Cause of Mediocrity
When performance falls short, blaming the person is not enough. Neither is assuming there are only four possible causes. Four useful areas to examine are: 1.
The Sovereign Skill Stack: The Only Hard Skills Left
In the industrial age, a "Hard Skill" was something technical: operating a lathe, writing COBOL, or accounting.
The Experience Fallacy: Why Your Resumé is a Liability.
There is a disturbing trend in hiring and leadership. We value "Seniority" (Time Served) over "Adaptability" (Rate of Learning).
The Proof of Competence: Education as a High-Fidelity Signal
Education loses trust when the conclusion was fixed by a sales objective before the inquiry began.
Learning does not excuse careless delivery
“At least we learned something” can be an honest conclusion after an experiment. It can also be a convenient sentence after careless work.
Learning Beyond Discipline
“I’ll solve this problem on my own.” Normally, when I hear this from a new hire, I feel proud. It shows initiative, independence, and ownership.
The 5P Protocol
The 5P Protocol balances Proof, Profit, Passion, Purpose, and Progression so careers and ventures don’t optimize one dimension alone.
Seven Things I Wish I Had Known When Starting Out as a ScrumMaster
Historical anchor: May 16, 2012. Republished with a present-day author's note on August 30, 2026.
The Architecture of Certainty
In June 2009, I was looking for ways to become more confident.