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LEADERSHIP
Mar 12, 2026

The 120-Day Rule: Why Most Goals Die and How to Make Them Unkillable

After years of watching teams set ambitious Q1 goals only to abandon them by March, I built a system that makes follow-through almost inevitable...

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BUILDING IN PUBLIC
Feb 28, 2026

Why “Good Intentions” Are Quietly Destroying Your Team

The most dangerous phrase in any organization isn’t “I don’t know.” It’s “We should really do something about that.” Here’s what actually works instead.

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SCALING
Feb 14, 2026

Building Tools While Still in School: What Shipping During College Taught Me

I shipped Check120 while balancing a full academic load. Here’s how I balanced classes, customer interviews, and actually launching something people pay for.

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INFLUENCE
Jan 29, 2026

The 6 Sources of Influence — And Why Most Leaders Only Use One

Motivation, ability, social pressure, structural incentives... most leaders focus on one lever and wonder why nothing changes. Here’s the full playbook.

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