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Day 273 - Flexible Structure and Adaptability
The sea has always been an unpredictable environment—storms arise without warning, alliances shift overnight, and new opportunities emerge in the blink of an eye. Pirates, perhaps better than anyone else of their...
Pirate captains were usually elected by their crews, chosen for their competence, courage, and decision-making capabilities. They remained accountable to the crew, who could—and occasionally did—vote to replace them...
Consider Blackbeard, perhaps the most iconic pirate figure in history. His success often hinged on swift psychological tactics designed to intimidate opponents into immediate surrender, sparing him lengthy and costly...
When we think of pirates, we often conjure up images of chaos, reckless abandon, and disorganized bands of outlaws roaming the seas. Yet, a closer look at historical pirate crews reveals something quite different:...
I am about ready to head out on an adventure. Once a year, I take a wilderness expedition with some family and friends. I am a fan of backpacking in permit-free wilderness areas, often off-trail, often in the open...
In this heartfelt story, Guy Reams reflects on a childhood memory fly fishing with his grandfather in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison River. What starts as a nostalgic tale turns into a lesson in strategy and life....
Day 267 - Forget the Dance, A Coxswain is Not That Polite
In this conversation, Guy Reams reflects on a viral video of a young boy acting as a coxswain during a ceremonial boat race in Indonesia. He explores the cultural significance of boat racing and shares personal...
A recent visit to an art gallery with my daughter, where we stumbled upon a signed lithograph of a simple sketch by Pablo Picasso — priced in the hundreds of thousands. What followed was a curious and often funny...
In this conversation, Guy Reams discusses the common misconception among young professionals that encouragement equates to praise and talent. He shares personal anecdotes to illustrate how this belief can lead to a...
In this conversation, Guy Reams discusses the misconceptions surrounding Dawn Wells' financial success from her role as Mary Ann on Gilligan's Island, contrasting it with the true legacy of Sherwood Schwartz, the...
In this conversation, Guy Reams explores the concept of the 'adjacent possible' as introduced by Stuart Kaufman, emphasizing that innovation and great ideas emerge not from grand visions but from exploring the next...
In this insightful exploration, we uncover the real secret behind chess strategy—it's not about flashy tricks or clever traps, but about systematically constricting your opponent's space and options. From the...
