Operating Principles

How I operate. Updated as I learn.

Inspired by Taylor Pearson's General Operating Principles

01

Personal Accountability & Growth

I believe in radical personal accountability—introspection over assigning blame.

Don't put anything on a pedestal—there is a roadmap to achieve anything you want.

I strive to see the world as objectively as possible, always considering the other side of an argument or perspective.

02

Mindset & Standards

Not everything needs an opinion—there is nuance in most topics.

Don't let others' low standards influence your own.

Live an extraordinary life—we only get one chance, so why not?

03

Action & Execution

Hard decisions require trade-offs—you have to give up something to get something.

Be consistent—achievements are often the result of habits and routines.

I create systems and processes to simplify my life and free up time for creative exploration.

Simplify everything wherever possible.

04

Learning & Contribution

I'm obsessed with learning and allow my curiosity to guide my interests.

Share work and learning—it clarifies my thinking and leads to better understanding.

I constantly search for the non-obvious details behind the complexity of successful teams, projects, and businesses.

05

Energy Management

I avoid people who drain my energy.

A Living Document

These principles evolve as I learn. They're not rules to follow blindly, but frameworks for thinking through decisions. The goal is to make the important things automatic so I can focus energy on what matters.