Why People Matter
You become the average of the people you spend the most time with — in person, in books, in podcasts, and in your feed. I take that seriously. The people I follow shape the questions I ask and the standards I hold myself to.
How I Choose Who to Learn From
I look for people who have done the thing, not just talked about it. Track record over titles. Long-form thinking over hot takes. People who can change their mind in public and explain why.
What I Look For
Clarity of thought, honesty about tradeoffs, a long time horizon, and a sense of humor about themselves. I trust people who teach by showing their work and who treat ideas as tools, not identities.
How I Engage
I read their books, study their decisions, and steal their questions. I do not try to copy their lives. The goal is to borrow useful frames, not to become someone else.
Where to Go Next
Browse the people page to see who is currently shaping my thinking, then follow the threads from there into their books, essays, and interviews.