The Physics of Kaizen: Why Somebody Should Get Credit for Fixing Problems That Never Happened

The Physics of Kaizen: Why Somebody Should Get Credit for Fixing Problems That Never Happened

People who think they are smart will tell you to «work smarter, not harder». Here’s the thing: If you want to be truly smart about your work, it’s not a binary: Both modes are useful, at the right time. Sometimes the smart move is to not work smarter, but harder. Excellent piece.


From Weekly Filet #448, in July 2023.

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