A mentor of mine once told me that product management boils down to two things: know what game you’re playing, and know how you’re keeping score. The same concept might apply to life.
As a mediocre skier, I’m often caught with my weight back on my heels. Uncomfortable with speed and afraid of what happens when my skis are pointed downhill, I lean back towards the safety of the mountain behind me.
The world rewards immediacy and loudness. It’s true in our news, our entertainment, and our politics. You win by being first, by being brash, by being outrageous.
I’m taking shelter from this world in old books. Most books would do just fine, but it’s the old…