perspectives

The Next 200m: How to Finish What You Start

A mental technique which helped me finish my first marathon.

Jan 8 • Michał Poczwardowski

What Resonated in 2025

Five most-read articles this year, with behind-the-scenes notes.

Dec 31, 2025 • Michał Poczwardowski

Whose Voice Is Missing?

Perspective-taking tactics for better decisions.

Dec 23, 2025 • Michał Poczwardowski

Marginal Gains: From Worst to Olympic Gold

Where small improvements make all the difference.

Dec 18, 2025 • Michał Poczwardowski

Work Expands. Time Vanishes. Here's Why.

Planning Laws: Parkinson & Hofstadter

Dec 11, 2025 • Michał Poczwardowski

Worst goals ever? Not SMART

How to set S.M.A.R.T. goals.

Nov 27, 2025 • Michał Poczwardowski

Pareto Principle: The Significant 20%

Driving your focus to the right places.

Nov 20, 2025 • Michał Poczwardowski

What 50 Strangers Taught Me About Conversation

My takeaways from having 10 dinners with complete strangers using the Timeleft app.

Nov 13, 2025 • Michał Poczwardowski

The Root Cause Fallacy: Hidden Causes

A tree needs many roots.

Nov 6, 2025 • Michał Poczwardowski

Solve The Right Problem

Finding the right problem is just a few questions away.

Oct 23, 2025 • Michał Poczwardowski

High Stakes Leadership: Two Key Rules from Orbit

Leadership when the nearest hospital is days away and there's no escape.

Oct 9, 2025 • Michał Poczwardowski

The Attribute of Greatness: Decision Log

Your biggest mentor isn't someone else. It's the person you used to be.

Sep 25, 2025 • Michał Poczwardowski

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