Technical

Our matrix is weighted towards delivery.

That is, people are grouped into stable co-located squads, where people with different skill sets collaborate and self-organize to deliver a great product. That’s the vertical dimension in the matrix, and it is the primary one since ...

• First, you define the problem you face. For example, through a problem statement you can figure out what the problem is and whether it’s worth solving.
• The next step is to sketch two opposing ideas, explaining at a high level what each model would look like in practice.
• ...

Pessimism has its limits. When it comes to investing in your future, you should be an optimist. If people try to get better at solving the recessions, panics, and wars, the long-term odds are in an economy's favor.

For investing, it means that as long as you're moving forw...