The Weekly Minute - Feb. 27, 2023
I’ll first start with an admission that this post didn’t go up on a Friday. It’s a Monday night when I’m finally getting to write this…
Southeast Michigan (including Ann Arbor) was hit with a viscous ice storm last week. The accumulation of ice built up on trees, which caused many of them to topple over, taking down power lines in the process. My family was out of power for nearly 72 hours in the sub-freezing temps, definitely scary and difficult to go through. Glad to be back in working order though!
Onto this week…
What I’ve Read This Week
Good Strategy / Bad Strategy (by Richard Rumelt)
Just finished this book (and published a full summary). Rumelt dives into good strategy, saying it is characterized by a clear and coherent understanding of the problem, a guiding policy to address the problem, and a set of coordinated actions to implement the policy.
Stone Skipping is a lost art. This guy wants the world to find it. (via Outside)
Kurt Steiner, a professional stone skipper, and the sport of stone skipping. The article describes Steiner's technique for achieving maximum skips, which involves finding flat, smooth stones and throwing them at a low angle and high velocity. The article also delves into the history and culture of stone skipping, including its origins in Scotland and its popularity in North America. The article suggests that stone skipping is a unique and accessible form of outdoor recreation that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. Finally, the article explores some of the scientific principles behind stone skipping, including the physics of surface tension and water resistance, and suggests that the sport may have practical applications in fields such as hydrology and geology.
Mark Zuckerberg: "speed and strategy" (via @TechEmails on Twitter)
Mark argues that speed is a crucial factor in the tech industry, as companies that move quickly are able to take advantage of opportunities and outpace competitors.
He also emphasizes the importance of having a clear strategy, and of making strategic decisions based on long-term goals rather than short-term gains.
Healthcare Corner
ZS’s Future of Health Survey
Consumer sentiment on healthcare across 6 major economies reveals the importance of experience and value.
Despite a desire for a more holistic yet convenient healthcare experience, consumers say they’re not getting what they want from basic care, and the gaps are widening between what they expect and what their doctors and hospitals provide.
The results of the ZS Future of Health Survey show why more than 9,500 healthcare consumers are frustrated with how healthcare works today and where it’s essential to improve
One Quote
From James Clear:
“The 2-step process for exceptional results:
(1) Spend a little time each day thinking about the highest leverage activity available to you.
(2) Spend a little time each day working on it.”
See you later this week.
