I’ve rebuilt my life more than once. Now I help other people do the same. One real problem at a time.
Applied Strategy
You’re doing the most. But it looks like you’re doing the least. Because none of it is documented. 👀 You answer the late-night questions. You fix the stuff nobody sees. You make sure the launch actually launches.
The Fix Files
You’re managing everyone else’s fires while your own desk is burning. It feels noble. But it’s costing you. And worse? It’s costing your team real visibility.
The Weekly Fix
The Quiet Weight We’re All Carrying In 2020, we all said: “When things go back to normal…” But normal never came back. And eventually, we stopped asking.
The Fix Files
You’re not disorganized—you’re unstructured. Let’s build a system that works with your life, not against it. Let me know when you’re ready to prep the socials or write your intro blurb for The Fix Files!
Applied Strategy
Most leaders don’t have a technology problem. They have a people and process problem. But solving for that requires facing the mess and that’s where a lot of execs tap out.
The Fix Files
You start strong. Bursts of energy. New tabs. New notebooks. Big plans. But somewhere between “this is exciting” and “this is complete,” something short-circuits. You stall. You switch. You start something else.
The Fix Files
“It’s not that you’ve done nothing. It’s that somehow, you’re not where you wanted to be by now—and that comparison makes it feel like you’ve failed.”
The Weekly Fix
The Cost of Staying Stuck Staying stuck feels deceptively safe. You know the terrain. You’ve memorized the exits. You’ve learned how to shrink your needs, dull your instincts, and rationalize your way through another day. But here’s the truth: Familiarity isn’t the same as security.
The Fix Files
“You’ve outgrown something—but fear is whispering that this might be as good as it gets. The truth? It’s not. But that fear is real, and it’s keeping you stuck.”
The Fix Files
“Let’s say it out loud: you need to earn more money than you’re making right now. That’s not selfish. That’s survival.”
Applied Strategy
The 2013 launch of Healthcare.gov was intended to provide a seamless experience for Americans to purchase health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Instead, it became a high-profile failure.
Applied Strategy
The Washington Metro’s Silver Line project was one of the most ambitious transportation expansions in the region, intended to provide access to northern Virginia and Washington Dulles International Airport. However, the project faced numerous delays, cost overruns, and communication breakdowns