I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
Aaron A lot of people – both NGOs and Industry – get surprised when officials and politicians don’t agree with them. The impression of many lobbyists is that when they, or their client, meet an official or politician, they will be so convincing, through a combination of their physical presence and persuasive oratory, that the official/politician … Read more
After reading Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations and Ryan Holiday’s Right Thing, Right Now, I wanted to see how the virtues of the stoics could be applied to the life of a lobbyist. Below is a checklist: Practice Moderation, Practice Temperance. Be Fair. Act Honesty. Act with integrity. Keep promises. Keep confidences. Follow up. Keep your word. … Read more
I’ve listed the most useful mental models – rules of thumb – I use in my day to day work. I’ll develop the list over time. 80/20 Principle. 95/5 – Pareto Principle + The Overton Window. The Map is not the Territory. Be a shepherd – safety travel the journey many times. Don’t rely on … Read more