Sam SpurrellWhy Grit MattersI have always maintained that, excepting fools, men did not differ much in intellect, only in zeal and hard work; and I still think this is…Mar 5, 2017Mar 5, 2017
Sam SpurrellSpecialisation is for insectsA human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance…Jan 16, 2017Jan 16, 2017
Sam SpurrellGreat Teams Have Psychological SafetyI recently finished reading “Smarter, Faster, Better” by Charles Duhigg — a great read full of insights about how the most productive…Jul 4, 2016Jul 4, 2016
Sam SpurrellThe Pressure to Appear Consistent: American POWs in KoreaWhy did so many American Prisoners of War (POWs) collaborate with the Chinese during the Korean War?Jun 4, 2016Jun 4, 2016
Sam SpurrellWhy you’re probably living in a computer simulation.Anyone who has seen ‘The Matrix‘ will probably have joked about whether they’re stuck inside a computer simulation and how to know you’re…Nov 22, 2015Nov 22, 2015
Sam SpurrellHow to be a ‘backable’ entrepreneurThe three elements that investors look for in a founderApr 25, 2015Apr 25, 2015