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The Bowling Alley

Posted on 2025/08/292025/08/29 by Olly Brand

The Bowling Alley One of my strongest beliefs as a leader is that I want to create an environment where everyone has the chance to excel. Over the years, the best way I’ve found to explain this is through the bowling alley analogy. This is one of two analogies I've come to depend upon, the … Continue reading The Bowling Alley

Problems & Finitude

Posted on 2024/09/122024/09/12 by Olly Brand

Last night, I went to a talk by Oliver Burkeman, for the launch of his new book, Meditations for Mortals. It was a brilliant evening, and his ideas hit home. He made a point that stuck with me: we all have problems, and they never fully go away. Some people’s problems are a lot worse … Continue reading Problems & Finitude