Idea Surplus Disorder

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Latest — Mar 17, 2025

Idea Surplus Disorder #98

Navigate uncertainty, rethink troubleshooting, and embrace the freedom of constraints. Plus, the hidden risks of AI, smart negotiation questions, a food critic’s manifesto, and insights to spark your curiosity alongside wisdom to sharpen your thinking.

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Idea Surplus Disorder #97

Ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and escape mental clutter. Plus, the hidden impact of AI, the future we fail to predict, and creative ideas to help you think better about work.

Idea Surplus Disorder #96

Flip decision-making, rethink leadership, and embrace strategic laziness. Plus, why AI trends toward mediocrity, the Rule of Halves for cutting clutter, and the power of shooting your shot.

Idea Surplus Disorder #95

Cut through information overload, map your stakeholders, and craft better AI prompts. Plus, powerful questions, fresh ways to visualize strategy, and why doing less might be the best way forward.

Idea Surplus Disorder #94

Flip your mindset, rethink leadership training, and tackle meeting hangovers. Plus, travel wisdom, AI insights, and why writing for future you matters.

Idea Surplus Disorder #93

In this edition: optimizing core values, hidden organizational misery, better meetings, the power of ‘Figure Out’ goals, and some cool tips for getting more from AI — plus fun finds and wisdom to spark new ideas.

Idea Surplus Disorder #92

This week, we dive into smart decision-making, the 70% rule, and why embracing subjectivity is key to creative success. Plus, SuperCollider Friday and a simple coaching trick to spark action in under 10 seconds.

Idea Surplus Disorder #91

In this issue, learn why naming the dynamics in the room can transform bad meetings, how trimming the sails can sometimes be better than a full reset, and why brainstorming questions instead of ideas might unlock your next breakthrough.

Idea Surplus Disorder #90

In this edition: a searchable quote archive, an AI-powered newsletter GPT, reimagined SuperCollider and New Skills for Work, tips for better meetings, strategy planning, decision-making, digital laughter, robot puppies, and more!

Idea Surplus Disorder #89

In this week's edition: the death of critical thinking, the problems with strategy consulting, culture decks, robot replacements, obstetricians, Chinese cuisines, American cartoons, rocket-engine fireplaces, and more.