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Putting up cash to backstop time-sensitive projects
And other slightly unorthodox ways to use money for impact
Jul 8
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Brenton Mayer
5
To level up, figure out what a far more capable version of you could have done
Let’s say you’re doing a retrospective on a hiring round which led to you hiring a candidate who didn’t work out.
Jul 1
•
Brenton Mayer
8
1
June 2026
You don't need to fix every flaw to be a badass
Highly competent people use kludgy workarounds
Jun 26
•
Brenton Mayer
11
End meetings on time
Often I feel awkward about doing this, here are some things that have helped me.
Jun 25
•
Max Dalton
2
Start meetings on time
Just start the meeting exactly 1 minute past the meeting start time (e.g.
Jun 22
•
Max Dalton
6
3
Team retreats
Some sessions I like
Jun 18
•
Max Dalton
3
May 2026
My favourite moves during initial discussions with candidates
Getting lots of information on whether we should work together without much effort.
May 27
•
Brenton Mayer
9
Slot hiring vs bar hiring
Distinguishing two approaches an organisation can take to its recruiting.
May 23
•
Brenton Mayer
7
EA references are different
They can be unusually useful — but you need to be wary of inter-cultural mistranslation
May 22
•
Brenton Mayer
5
Adjusting Your Intuition for £500/m² Cities
Spending liberally to buy comfort per unit area.
May 20
•
Brenton Mayer
5
March 2026
What to do when you've got too much on
You've really only got five options
Mar 6
•
Brenton Mayer
7
You can skip the insurance at checkout
Why extended warranties, laptop cover, and flight insurance aren't worth your donors' money
Mar 5
•
Brenton Mayer
2
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