Separation Journal

Essays and operator-level insights for high-capacity leaders navigating identity, performance, and alignment.

Most Recent Essays.

Align With Values Over Velocity

Jan 31, 2026

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3 min read

Align With Values Over Velocity

Why clarity matters more than speed

Build Your Personal Ops Playbook

Jan 24, 2026

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3 min read

Build Your Personal Ops Playbook

Why instinct stops compounding without structure

The Spark Is Not the System

Jan 17, 2026

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3 min read

The Spark Is Not the System

Why structure scales and motivation fades

Archive.

Clarity Is the Source Code

Jan 10, 2026

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3 min read

Clarity Is the Source Code

How understanding your personal operating system sharpens your decision making

Build the Moat First

Jan 3, 2026

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3 min read

Build the Moat First

Why your process matters more than the scoreboard for now

Retiring Your Old Identity

Dec 27, 2025

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3 min read

Retiring Your Old Identity

Why new rooms require updated definitions

Build Through the Darkness

Dec 20, 2025

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4 min read

Build Through the Darkness

Why clarity shows up after you move, not before

Are You Hurt or Injured?

Sep 13, 2025

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6 min read

Are You Hurt or Injured?

A founder’s guide to knowing when to push harder—and when to repair.

When the Old Playbook No Longer Fits

Sep 6, 2025

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7 min read

When the Old Playbook No Longer Fits

Why I built 12THEORY to help leaders design what’s next

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Separation Journal

Essays and operator-level insights for high-capacity leaders navigating identity, performance, and alignment.

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