The Pros and Cons of Lean Start Methodology

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The lean start method seems to de-emphasize thinking and instead emphasize is doing. But actually thinking about 15 or 20 plans for your life can be super powerful. A test could be as simple as I write a blog post and see if I enjoy writing it. That right there is giving me information that will inform whether this is something I should keep doing.

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What are "forward-chaining" and "backward-chaining", and how do they connect with theory of change? What sorts of mental habits and heuristics prevent you from brainstorming ideas effectively? How can you harness feedback effectively to sharpen your ideas? From whom should you solicit feedback? How can you view your own products with fresh eyes? What are some common struggles people encounter when starting or changing careers, and how can they be overcome? Why are small experiments so under-used? How can we construct a sustainable work life? What are the best ways to rest and recover from overwork and burnout?

Lynette Bye is a productivity coach who works with effective altruists. Before that, she studied the psychology of self-control at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania. You can find out more and read her blog at lynettebye.com.

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