The hottest Constraints Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

Light Speed Constraint

BauZen • 2 HN points • 30 Apr 24

Enforcing policies is more effective than just setting them.
Consider implementing 'speed of light constraints' to make policies impossible to violate from the start.
Use practical solutions like train designs to make it physically impossible to break certain rules.

Avoiding Imaginary Constraints

The Breaking Point • 235 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Decision-making Constraints Beliefs Vision

Avoid creating imaginary constraints in your business.
Distinguish between what you believe and what you know to be true.
Focus on factual constraints rather than beliefs for successful decision-making.

Start the week #60

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 9 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24

📚 Literature Writing Reading Reflections Constraints Workshop

When sharing posts or newsletters, make sure comments are open to everyone, not just paid subscribers.
Taking care of your health is essential, especially during times of illness. Don't forget to rest and prioritize your well-being.
Writing about personal experiences can involve overcoming inner doubts. It's okay to wait for the right moment for your thoughts to flow naturally.

Escapism

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 9 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24

📚 Literature Writing Constraints

The post discusses escapism and a 50-word prose poem.
It introduces the Oulipo writing movement that uses constraints in writing.
The author invites readers to a workshop on writing with constraints and showcases their publication.

Escapism: the solution

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 7 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24

📚 Literature Constraints Writing Workshop Reflections

The article discusses the concept of escapism as a solution to various challenges.
The author used a unique constraint from the Oulipo movement to craft a story in a novel manner.
By applying constraints in writing, individuals can explore new directions and generate diverse texts.

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Lessons from Master Programmers

Alex Ghiculescu's Newsletter • 67 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23

🕹 Technology Programming Product Management Software Engineering Learning Constraints

Focus on making programmers better to improve output in product organizations.
Constraints can help programmers thrive and achieve great results.
Empowering programmers with full agency over problems and setting time constraints can lead to quick progress.

Think Like Executives

The Uncommon Executive • 1 HN point • 28 Mar 24

💼 Business Leadership Decision-making Constraints Innovation

Thinking like executives involves focusing on bigger picture problems and considering people and resources in decision-making.
Prioritizing the company's interests over specific teams or individuals is crucial at an executive level.
At the executive level, there are no fixed constraints to finding optimal solutions, and it's important to challenge assumptions and think outside the established norms.

Hamlet reimagined as the Dice Man (Updated)

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 5 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24

📚 Literature Experiments Variations Constraints

Hamlet reimagined with decisions based on dice throws.
Oulipo writing movement involves generating new writing through constraints.
Rewriting classic literature in different styles can be fun and educational.

The Power of Constraints

The Serverless Mindset • 39 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23

🕹 Technology Serverless Constraints Innovation Software Development Infrastructure

Setting strong deadlines can help prioritize and make hard choices when developing new features.
Small, autonomous teams can be more effective in delivering products than larger teams.
Embrace constraints and see them as a positive force that can lead to greater focus and innovation.

The death of writer's block

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 13 implied HN points • 05 May 23

📚 Literature Writing Ideas Inspiration Creativity Constraints

Writer's block can be overcome with various strategies like getting fresh air and brainstorming ideas.
Trying different genres and activities can help in generating new writing ideas.
Using constraints like starting each sentence with the same letter can stimulate creativity.

Freedom isn't slavery, but it's not the freedom you know.

Meaningful Particulars • 0 implied HN points • 22 Sep 23

📖 Philosophy Freedom Meaning Constraints Self Ethics

Freedom can be found within boundaries and constraints.
True freedom involves being active, embodied, and realized in the world.
Absolute independence from all outside constraints is not practical for human beings.

Solving Complex Problems 🐸

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 21

💼 Business Problem Solving Constraints Innovation Leadership

When trying to solve complex problems as a group, it's important to explicitly state and work within constraints like time, resources, and knowledge.
Grounding problem-solving conversations with specific constraints can actually help a group make progress.
After setting constraints and making progress, it's okay to explore 'infinite resources' ideas for further discussion.

Creativity Demands Less Options

NonTrivial • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jul 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Music Constraints Structure Innovation

Creativity thrives with freedom to explore and venture into the unknown.
Having too many options can hinder creativity by introducing unnecessary complexities.
Constraints, when used effectively, can guide and compel creativity to produce unique and meaningful results.