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one pro does not save the seat

Sep 23, 2026

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3 min read

one pro does not save the seat

what the pros and cons game actually tells you

David Riggs
David Riggs
what are you excited to do?

Sep 16, 2026

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3 min read

what are you excited to do?

that's the one you'll actually finish

David Riggs
David Riggs
the best day of your Q4

Sep 14, 2026

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2 min read

the best day of your Q4

and i'm giving it away for free

don't be nice, be direct

Sep 9, 2026

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2 min read

don't be nice, be direct

the most considerate thing in a hard conversation is the direct one

David Riggs
David Riggs
your team thinks you're broke

Sep 2, 2026

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2 min read

your team thinks you're broke

the one number that tells the whole team the company is real

David Riggs
David Riggs
people buy discounts

Aug 26, 2026

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3 min read

people buy discounts

because it makes them feel special

David Riggs
David Riggs
sell your wood shavings

Aug 19, 2026

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3 min read

sell your wood shavings

there's always more revenue to be had

David Riggs
David Riggs
this game can only be played once

Aug 12, 2026

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5 min read

this game can only be played once

we found half a percent of the goal before the meeting ended

David Riggs
David Riggs
that happens too much to be normal

Aug 5, 2026

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2 min read

that happens too much to be normal

the five minute problems that never make the issues list

David Riggs
David Riggs
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