Aspirations of Excellence

When are you ready to be on a board?

Years ago, an emergency all hands meeting was called by my then employer.

Mar 3 • David Wells

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February 2026

Field Notes - February 2026

A thought

Feb 24 • David Wells

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How to audit your ambition

February's alignment check

Feb 18 • David Wells

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Should You Quit? Ask These 5 Questions

Recently, I was having lunch with someone earlier in his career.

Feb 10 • David Wells

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Becoming Someone Who Can Survive Their Dreams

What I wish I knew about ambition and failure

Feb 3 • David Wells

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January 2026

Field notes - January 2026

A thought

Jan 27 • David Wells

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10 interesting things I learned in Antarctica

Back from the end of the world

Jan 20 • David Wells

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Models of Craft: Coach John Wooden

In the 1960s and 1970s, UCLA won 10 of 12 national championships in basketball – 7 consecutively.

Jan 13 • David Wells

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Don't set resolutions, set goals

and then build the right habits to support

Jan 6 • David Wells

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December 2025

2025 in review

Well, that was fast - where did 2025 go?

Dec 30, 2025 • David Wells

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Field Notes - December 2025

A thought

Dec 23, 2025 • David Wells

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Models of Craft: Will Harlan and Promontory

We are going to start a regular series of post to spotlight people, places, organizations that are pursuing craft well.

Dec 17, 2025 • David Wells

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