Set Better Goals with NCTs, Not OKR's
The hallmark of high-performing teams is their ability to effectively set, execute against, and predictably achieve the right set of ambitious goals. A company full of exceptionally operating teams can be the driving engine that separates companies that thrive from those that flop.
^ADJ: Goal setting within a business is hard work, creating alignment even harder, I really like this part "Commitments are objectively measurable goals that the team is committing to achieve by the end of the quarter, and you should have roughly three to five of them. Commitments are the evidence that the team has made progress on the narrative." and "And as with building any habit, success is a matter of commitment, simplicity, and consistency. Set yourself up for success, and learn with every cycle."
How I Remember Everything I Read
This is a great short video on how to improve your ability to recall and get more out of your reading.
Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works | Book Summary
Really, strategy is about making specific choices to win in the marketplace
How to recover like an athlete
In the same way athletes can’t compete effectively without taking adequate time to rest after a sporting event, employees can’t perform without taking adequate time to recharge their batteries. Recovery ensures that we have the necessary emotional resilience to handle life’s challenges,
^ADJ: Collection of 6 articles that will give you new perspective
All the Personal-Finance Books Are Wrong
Personal Finance books tend to treat their readers like fools without willpower. So you could argue that they’re wrong for the right reasons.
Strength training key to long life? Weak muscles 'could be the new smoking' when it comes to healthy aging
Want to feel younger? New research from the University of Michigan suggests you may want to invest in some weights and begin a strength training course.