Working Theories
Working Theories is a field journal of real-time insights, lessons, and reflections from building businesses
Written by
David Riggs
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Sep 23, 2026
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3 min read
what the pros and cons game actually tells you
Sep 16, 2026
that's the one you'll actually finish
Sep 14, 2026
2 min read
and i'm giving it away for free
Sep 9, 2026
the most considerate thing in a hard conversation is the direct one
Sep 2, 2026
the one number that tells the whole team the company is real
Aug 26, 2026
because it makes them feel special
Aug 19, 2026
there's always more revenue to be had
Aug 12, 2026
5 min read
we found half a percent of the goal before the meeting ended
Aug 5, 2026
the five minute problems that never make the issues list