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Latest — 18 Nov 2025

Whither Program Management

I read this thread about Cursor, which has scaled to $29B in revenue without any full-time PMs. I am guessing “PMs” are program managers based on context. I have a great affinity for the program manager job — and I am glad to see program management reset, getting back to basics.

More issues

Agency

I didn't realize the importance of agency early in my career, and I wish I had.

Culture

Apparently Peter Drucker never said "Culture eats strategy for breakfast", but I bet he wished that he had.

Putting the strategy cart in front of the customer horse

Products that put strategy in front of customer needs probably aren't going to succeed. Also college football, feds vs states, and other points.

Thoughts on American Dynamism

A focus on defense technology is an unacceptable and wholly inadequate vision for the country

Democracy

Politics happens every day, and the energy in Portland and for this weekend's No Kings events is inspiring.

Aiming higher

The country is pretty screwed up these days, so I am working harder to aim higher and do better. Some inspirational writing, art and commercial progress.

Changes

The seasons are changing, and we can't stop that, we must embrace and leverage change.

Some reflections on character

I aspire to possess good character — a solid set of values and guiding principles, and a focus on improving the world. I don't always succeed but I keep trying. We need our leadership to aspire to good character.

Division

I'm sick and tired of division, provocation, and manipulation by the media, by influencers, and by our politicians.