Thinking Unbound
I explore the ideas that matter to me—business, investing, technology, and finding leverage in unexpected places. This is where I dig into stories, systems, and ideas worth pausing for.
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Good Enough Is the Default in Business Planning
I learned a ton in the military, and not all of it stuck. But here's a framework even my crayon-eating friends would agree with: the five-paragraph order, SMEAC.
Why we invest in the Dumb, Dull, Dirty & Dangerous at CT Capital
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The AI Disconnect No One’s Talking About
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Thinking in Functions: Military Approach to Business Bottlenecks
2 MIN READ
I Gave My Wife Every Out Before My Deployment
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Life Advice I’ve Been Reminded of Lately
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The Pocket with Chris Griffin: Why The Most Dangerous Men Are The Most Calm
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Why Durable Companies Avoid the AI Label
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The Skilled Labor Shortage Bottlenecking Innovation
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Velocity Is Not the Same as Haste
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The Culture Stack: Where You Actually Stand on Every Big Idea
3 MIN READ
AI Investing Has a New Sweet Spot
1 MIN READ
Why Creativity Matters More Than Ever
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Why Jiu Jitsu is Boot Camp for Emotional Control
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Beyond The AI Deals
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The Distribution Game is Getting Harder
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When Index Concentration Becomes Systemic Risk
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Why Distribution Beats Product Every Time
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Life Lately
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Why I’m Betting on Boring Businesses
3 MIN READ