Archive - What Actually Works

#010 - On Competition

In which Nathan shares a ridiculous story about an uncomfortable situation, and the lads (Dan and Will) set him straight.

Jul 18, 2018 •

Nathan, Will, and Dan

#009 - Art vs Commerce: How do you decide when to do what you want vs. what the world wants?

After a brief hiatus, we're back!! This week on WAW, we discuss the delicate balance between doing things the world (or, some might say, the market…

Jul 9, 2018 •

Nathan, Will, and Dan

June 2018

#008 - How do you read?

Dan, Will, and Nathan talk about their systems (or lack thereof) for extracting knowledge from books.

Jun 5, 2018 •

Nathan, Will, and Dan

May 2018

#007 - When were you wrong?

Certainty is the natural state of our minds, but often it is false. This week on WAW, we talk about times we were wrong. Nathan shares a story about how…

May 16, 2018 •

Nathan, Will, and Dan

#006 - When to quit?

You doubt it's working. Your patience is thinning. Should you leave? This week on WAW, stories of how things end.

May 8, 2018 •

Nathan, Will, and Dan

#005 - When should you learn a new skill?

That moment when you realize you could go down a rabbit hole of new knowledge -- but should you?

May 1, 2018 •

Nathan, Will, and Dan

April 2018

#004 - Are tech companies bad?

In which Nathan, Dan, and Will introspect on the nature of technology companies. Are they/we actually changing the world for the better?

Apr 18, 2018 •

Nathan, Will, and Dan

#003 - When is the last time you cried?

An unusual and bold topic choice by Dan, but it turns out to be a really fascinating discussion. What question should we explore next? Tweet at us…

Apr 4, 2018 •

Nathan, Will, and Dan

March 2018

#002 - How do you decide to pursue a new business idea?

We've all been there: you have an idea for a business, and you like it a lot. How do you decide whether or not to go for it? This week on WAW, we…

Mar 27, 2018 •

Nathan, Will, and Dan

#001 - What are you obsessed with?

Everybody has something they're obsessed with. But what life circumstances actually cause obsession? TL;DL * Will is obsessed with how words can create…

Mar 20, 2018 •

Nathan, Will, and Dan

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