In a world of just compensation and living wages, why do we put such a high value on no pay positions?

You never want the least of your peers to be left behind, but why do we willingly diminish ourselves with role models? 

When you have two battering rams competing, how do you pick the winner?

Before you reach for a duller knife, you may want to consider a bandaid and a grinding stone instead. 

There is no great joy in the world that will feel joyous in the absence of effort. 

Vasili Nikolaev is an enterprise sales rep, bjj purple belt, and SF city dweller. He's the best. Enjoy!

There is a lot to be said for the pain up pushing a rock, but that knife cuts both ways.

There are two types of real freedom in the world, and both involve jokes.

When you look at your tank, you may not be looking at the fish.

In the absence of an actual path forward, is a plan actually worth less?