Essays

Welcome to Essays

A collection of essays on systems, work, and thinking clearly.

Audits that arrive too late - Why late analytics audits document bad decisions rather than prevent them, and how to build measurement systems that catch problems early.
Running a Small Agency - Lessons from running a small analytics agency and working with clients.
Learning in Public - Why sharing your learning process creates better outcomes for everyone.
Building Analytics Tools - Lessons learned from building analytics tools and helping teams make data-driven decisions.
Work Philosophy - Thoughts on productivity, focus, and building meaningful work.
Systems Thinking - How to think clearly about complex systems and make better decisions.