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People rarely come to me without an explanation for what is wrong.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/time-under-tension","title":"Time Under Tension","summary":"People rarely come to me without an explanation for what is wrong.","date_modified":"2026-08-12T17:09:22Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/reversibility-dont-paint-yourself-into-a-corner","html_content":"

Before I get into this, I want to connect it back to what I’ve already written in this series.

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(Entropy, Commoditization, and Why Operators Never Burn the Ships)

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Most people hear the word entropy and imagine a slide from order into chaos — a room getting messier, a company falling apart, a life unraveling. That definition is so common it’s made its way into most dictionaries.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/entropy-sameness-and-the-hunt-for-negentropic-opportunity","title":"Entropy, Sameness, and the Hunt for Negentropic Opportunity","summary":"Most people hear the word entropy and imagine a slide from order into chaos — a room getting messier, a company falling apart, a life unraveling. That definition is so common it’s made its way into most dictionaries.","date_modified":"2025-12-16T22:26:21Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/argentum-20---a-different-kind-of-return","html_content":"

For the past two years, almost all of my attention has been tied to one long-term engagement. It was demanding, complex, and—like most real work—full of moving parts that never made it into the highlights reel.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/argentum-20---a-different-kind-of-return","title":"Argentum 2.0 - A Different Kind of Return","summary":"For the past two years, almost all of my attention has been tied to one long-term engagement. It was demanding, complex, and—like most real work—full of moving parts that never made it into the highlights reel.","date_modified":"2025-12-02T20:54:35Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/the-three-things","html_content":"

People look for systems. Routines. Clarity.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/the-three-things","title":"The Three Things...","summary":"People look for systems. Routines. Clarity.","date_modified":"2025-05-29T21:17:38Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/gatekeepers-1","html_content":"

Why do you let them hold you back?

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Clear your head.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/strategic-detachment","title":"Strategic Detachment","summary":"Clear your head.","date_modified":"2024-04-15T16:51:11Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/all-in-all-the-time","html_content":"

The power of living an intentional life.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/all-in-all-the-time","title":"All In, All The Time","summary":"The power of living an intentional life.","date_modified":"2024-04-08T16:53:24Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/the-antidotes-to-anxiety-and-stress","html_content":"

It's easier than you think.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/the-antidotes-to-anxiety-and-stress","title":"The Antidotes to Anxiety and Stress","summary":"It's easier than you think.","date_modified":"2023-11-26T19:05:36Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/a-different-type-of-shoulder","html_content":"

I am NOT a shoulder to cry on.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/a-different-type-of-shoulder","title":"A different type of shoulder","summary":"I am NOT a shoulder to cry on. ","date_modified":"2023-08-09T20:42:48Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/there-is-only-one-life-hack-this-is-it","html_content":"

At the core of everything is this simple truth: You get out of life what you put into it. There is no free lunch.

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Let's kick this off with a bold statement: Age and experience are advantages in the workplace.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/ageism-bite-me","title":"Ageism? Bite me!","summary":"Let's kick this off with a bold statement: Age and experience are advantages in the workplace.","date_modified":"2023-07-12T19:41:15Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/usmc-leadership-principles---part-5-of-11","html_content":"

Part 1 - Know yourself and seek self-improvement

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Part 1 - Know yourself and seek self-improvement

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Part 1 - Know yourself and seek self-improvement

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/usmc-leadership-principles-part-3-of-11","title":"USMC Leadership Principles Part 3 of 11","summary":"Part 1 - Know yourself and seek self-improvement ","date_modified":"2023-04-24T16:01:08Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/usmc-leadership-principles-part-2-of-11","html_content":"

Part 1 - Know yourself and seek self-improvement

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/usmc-leadership-principles-part-2-of-11","title":"USMC Leadership Principles Part 2 of 11","summary":"Part 1 - Know yourself and seek self-improvement ","date_modified":"2023-04-19T18:15:13Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/quit-saying-youre-worried","html_content":"

Words mean things. I hear a ton of people saying that they are \"worried\" about this or that. I despise the word \"worry\" in all of its forms. What \"worry\" means to me is that someone is passively letting something negativ...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/quit-saying-youre-worried","title":"Quit saying you're \"worried.\"","summary":"Words mean things. I hear a ton of people saying that they are \"worried\" about this or that. I despise the word \"worry\" in all of its forms. What \"worry\" means to me is that someone is passively letting something negativ...","date_modified":"2023-04-16T17:24:07Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/usmc-leadership-principles-part-1-of-11","html_content":"

Part 2 - Be technically and tactically proficient

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/usmc-leadership-principles-part-1-of-11","title":"USMC Leadership Principles Part 1 of 11","summary":"Part 2 - Be technically and tactically proficient","date_modified":"2023-04-14T15:56:56Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/what-are-your-superpowers","html_content":"

Until you understand what you are exceptional at, you will never realize your full potential. The trick is that it is very difficult to understand objectively how you stack up against others.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/what-are-your-superpowers","title":"What are your superpowers?","summary":"Until you understand what you are exceptional at, you will never realize your full potential. The trick is that it is very difficult to understand objectively how you stack up against others. ","date_modified":"2023-04-06T17:45:50Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/relentless","html_content":"

Are you internally motivated?

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Let's start off with a joke: A sociologist, a futurist, and a researcher walk into a bar...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/work-life-balance-give-me-a-break","title":"Work-Life Balance? Give me a break! ","summary":"Let's start off with a joke: A sociologist, a futurist, and a researcher walk into a bar...","date_modified":"2023-03-20T15:34:32Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/empirical-insight---the-ultimate-goal-of-gaining-experience","html_content":"

Have you ever heard the saying \"experience is the best teacher\"? While it's true that experience can teach us a lot, there's something even better: empirical insight. Think of it as the smarter, stronger big brother to e...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/empirical-insight---the-ultimate-goal-of-gaining-experience","title":"Empirical Insight - The ultimate goal of gaining experience","summary":"Have you ever heard the saying \"experience is the best teacher\"? While it's true that experience can teach us a lot, there's something even better: empirical insight. Think of it as the smarter, stronger big brother to e...","date_modified":"2023-03-16T19:49:18Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/when-to-hit-the-eject-button","html_content":"

Knowing when to get out of something is arguably more important than knowing when to get into it. While missing an entrance opportunity can be theoretically costly, missing the exit door in a timely manner can be disastr...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/when-to-hit-the-eject-button","title":"When to hit the \"eject\" button","summary":"Knowing when to get out of something is arguably more important than knowing when to get into it. While missing an entrance opportunity can be theoretically costly, missing the exit door in a timely manner can be disastr...","date_modified":"2023-03-12T16:25:00Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/influencers-now-and-then","html_content":"

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word \"influencer\" as \"one who exerts influence: a person who inspires or guides the actions of others\" (classic definition) OR \" a person who is able to generate interest in som...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/influencers-now-and-then","title":"Influencers... now and then ","summary":"The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word \"influencer\" as \"one who exerts influence: a person who inspires or guides the actions of others\" (classic definition) OR \" a person who is able to generate interest in som...","date_modified":"2023-03-06T14:12:47Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/deep-dive-who-are-you-part-ii-strategic","html_content":"

See Part 1 here.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/deep-dive-who-are-you-part-ii-strategic","title":"Deep Dive... Who are you? Part II STRATEGIC","summary":"See Part 1 here. ","date_modified":"2023-03-02T17:11:52Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/knowing-vs-remembering---experience-matters","html_content":"

In the context of the application of information, knowing something and remembering something are two different concepts.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/knowing-vs-remembering---experience-matters","title":"Knowing vs. Remembering - Experience Matters. ","summary":"In the context of the application of information, knowing something and remembering something are two different concepts.","date_modified":"2023-03-01T21:44:09Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/a-deadly-combination","html_content":"

In my life, I have encountered two character traits in people that, when combined, require a herculean effort to overcome.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/a-deadly-combination","title":"A deadly combination...","summary":"In my life, I have encountered two character traits in people that, when combined, require a herculean effort to overcome.","date_modified":"2023-02-27T16:24:21Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/deep-dive-who-are-you-part-1","html_content":"

If you don't know what makes you exceptional, you can't maximize your impact in this world.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/deep-dive-who-are-you-part-1","title":"Deep Dive... Who are you? Part 1 - INDIVIDUALIZATION","summary":"If you don't know what makes you exceptional, you can't maximize your impact in this world. ","date_modified":"2023-02-25T16:34:41Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/leadership-and-management","html_content":"

Develop these:

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/leadership-and-management","title":"Leadership and Management ","summary":"Develop these:","date_modified":"2023-02-20T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/bad-manners","html_content":"

It used to be considered bad manners to discuss money, politics, or religion. It would be considered even worse manners to shout from the mountaintops about what charities you donated to (and usually how much), some assi...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/bad-manners","title":"Bad Manners","summary":"It used to be considered bad manners to discuss money, politics, or religion. It would be considered even worse manners to shout from the mountaintops about what charities you donated to (and usually how much), some assi...","date_modified":"2023-02-16T15:34:06Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/self-perpetuating-obfuscation---modern-hr-and-the-ats","html_content":"

The first applicant tracking system (ATS) was developed in the 1990s. An ATS is a software platform that helps automate and manage tasks such as job postings, resume screening, applicant tracking, and candidate communica...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/self-perpetuating-obfuscation---modern-hr-and-the-ats","title":"Self-perpetuating obfuscation - Job Seekers, HR and the ATS","summary":"The first applicant tracking system (ATS) was developed in the 1990s. An ATS is a software platform that helps automate and manage tasks such as job postings, resume screening, applicant tracking, and candidate communica...","date_modified":"2023-02-14T20:10:55Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/embrace-adversity","html_content":"

\"I judge you unfortunate because you have never lived through misfortune. You have passed through life without an opponent— no one can ever know what you are capable of, not even you.\" -Seneca

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/embrace-adversity","title":"Embrace adversity","summary":"\"I judge you unfortunate because you have never lived through misfortune. You have passed through life without an opponent— no one can ever know what you are capable of, not even you.\" -Seneca ","date_modified":"2023-02-08T17:26:15Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/i-told-you-so","html_content":"

One of my guilty pleasures is the sheer joy I experience when my intuition is proven to be correct. Thankfully, I seem to experience this pleasure quite often.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/i-told-you-so","title":"I told you so!","summary":"One of my guilty pleasures is the sheer joy I experience when my intuition is proven to be correct. Thankfully, I seem to experience this pleasure quite often.","date_modified":"2023-02-07T16:46:44Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/dont-hang-your-hat-on-this","html_content":"

If you are a job seeker, here are some cold, hard facts about LinkedIn*:

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When embarking on any venture, whether business or personal, \"strategy\" refers to the plan for achieving the desired goals efficiently and effectively through the allocation of resources, identification of key tasks, and...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/strategy---a-cautionary-tale","title":"Strategy - A Cautionary Tale","summary":"When embarking on any venture, whether business or personal, \"strategy\" refers to the plan for achieving the desired goals efficiently and effectively through the allocation of resources, identification of key tasks, and...","date_modified":"2023-01-29T18:30:39Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/the-blunt-knife","html_content":"

Information without experience is like a knife with a blunt edge; it is not good for much, but it has potential. You can watch videos, read books, and take courses and classes, but until you have learned to use that info...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/the-blunt-knife","title":"The Blunt Knife","summary":"Information without experience is like a knife with a blunt edge; it is not good for much, but it has potential. You can watch videos, read books, and take courses and classes, but until you have learned to use that info...","date_modified":"2023-01-26T22:34:03Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/managing-the-clock","html_content":"

Having sat on both sides of the desk in regards to sales calls, job interviews, etc., there is one little trick that not only wins me over as a prospective client or employer but also helps me close when I am the one doi...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/managing-the-clock","title":"Managing the Clock","summary":"Having sat on both sides of the desk in regards to sales calls, job interviews, etc., there is one little trick that not only wins me over as a prospective client or employer but also helps me close when I am the one doi...","date_modified":"2023-01-24T15:08:53Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/aggression-with-intention","html_content":"

I watched \"Full Metal Jacket\" at least 3 times a week as I was waiting to ship off to USMC Boot Camp back in 1990. In addition to my recruiter, Gunny Kilroy, running with me every day to get my cardio where it needed to ...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/aggression-with-intention","title":"Aggression with Intention","summary":"I watched \"Full Metal Jacket\" at least 3 times a week as I was waiting to ship off to USMC Boot Camp back in 1990. In addition to my recruiter, Gunny Kilroy, running with me every day to get my cardio where it needed to ...","date_modified":"2023-01-22T17:42:37Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/do-not-disturb","html_content":"

As satisfying as it might be to \"set someone straight,\" I have a different take on confronting people.

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/do-not-disturb","title":"Do not disturb","summary":"As satisfying as it might be to \"set someone straight,\" I have a different take on confronting people.","date_modified":"2023-01-20T17:57:58Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/its-all-a-matter-of-perspective","html_content":"

You can make a case that predicting and reacting are exactly the same thing; it just depends on your perspective. If you are truly gifted in observation and strategic thinking, you can appear to be brilliant at predictin...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/its-all-a-matter-of-perspective","title":"It's all a matter of perspective ","summary":"You can make a case that predicting and reacting are exactly the same thing; it just depends on your perspective. If you are truly gifted in observation and strategic thinking, you can appear to be brilliant at predictin...","date_modified":"2023-01-19T16:57:17Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/dont-give-up-youre-just-starting-to-become-interesting","html_content":"

I had a conversation recently with a gentleman in his mid-fifties who was considering a jump into a new industry and a completely new career. He expressed his concerns about \"starting over\" and his age. I told him that a...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/dont-give-up-youre-just-starting-to-become-interesting","title":"Don't give up; you're just starting to become interesting. ","summary":"I had a conversation recently with a gentleman in his mid-fifties who was considering a jump into a new industry and a completely new career. He expressed his concerns about \"starting over\" and his age. I told him that a...","date_modified":"2023-01-17T20:58:04Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/getting-an-early-start","html_content":"

The year was 1980. A 12 year old boy had a paper route in Mineola, NY and thus started a long and illustrious career.\nI remember having to collect payments door to door and stack the papers in my bicycle basket (a milk c...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/getting-an-early-start","title":"Getting an Early Start","summary":"The year was 1980. A 12 year old boy had a paper route in Mineola, NY and thus started a long and illustrious career.\nI remember having to collect payments door to door and stack the papers in my bicycle basket (a milk c...","date_modified":"2023-01-16T16:44:46Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/just-drive","html_content":"

I was recently shown a sales script that supposedly was a slam dunk way to get your prospect closed. Reading through it, I was amused by the content.There is no way a static script is adequate for every sales call, unles...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/just-drive","title":"Just drive...","summary":"I was recently shown a sales script that supposedly was a slam dunk way to get your prospect closed. Reading through it, I was amused by the content.There is no way a static script is adequate for every sales call, unles...","date_modified":"2023-01-15T15:52:38Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/in-a-nutshell","html_content":"

We could do away with the vast majority of executive coaching if people would learn, understand, and live the USMC Leadership Principles that are ingrained into a Marine from Bootcamp and onwards.\n

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/in-a-nutshell","title":"In a nutshell","summary":"We could do away with the vast majority of executive coaching if people would learn, understand, and live the USMC Leadership Principles that are ingrained into a Marine from Bootcamp and onwards.\n","date_modified":"2023-01-14T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/chaaaaaarge","html_content":"

In business, things can get pretty intense, especially in high-income, high-competition industries, or for new startups with no time to waste. The USMC has some immediate action advice when ambushed by an \"enemy\":

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/chaaaaaarge","title":"CHAAAAAARGE!","summary":"In business, things can get pretty intense, especially in high-income, high-competition industries, or for new startups with no time to waste. The USMC has some immediate action advice when ambushed by an \"enemy\":","date_modified":"2023-01-13T19:48:10Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/focus","html_content":"

I am fascinated by stories of performance under extreme conditions. I regularly read Medal of Honor citations, in utter awe of the bravery and focus of our fighting men in combat. I also draw inspiration from pilots who ...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/focus","title":"Focus","summary":"I am fascinated by stories of performance under extreme conditions. I regularly read Medal of Honor citations, in utter awe of the bravery and focus of our fighting men in combat. I also draw inspiration from pilots who ...","date_modified":"2023-01-12T21:33:03Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/recommended-reading-part-1","html_content":"

\"Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds\" by Charles Mackay should be required reading for anyone that has to navigate through the modern world. In his book, first published in 1841, the author takes yo...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/recommended-reading-part-1","title":"Recommended Reading Part 1","summary":"\"Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds\" by Charles Mackay should be required reading for anyone that has to navigate through the modern world. In his book, first published in 1841, the author takes yo...","date_modified":"2023-01-11T21:03:59Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/gatekeepers","html_content":"

Who or what is holding you back?

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/gatekeepers","title":"Gatekeepers","summary":"Who or what is holding you back? ","date_modified":"2023-01-10T21:49:45Z"},{"id":"https://christophercanis.com/f/isms","html_content":"

Spend 5 minutes on LinkedIn searching for career advice, and it seems that getting you good and scared that everyone is out to get you is the main way that the \"experts\" drum up business for their services. Only they hav...

","url":"https://christophercanis.com/f/isms","title":"\"ISMS\"","summary":"Spend 5 minutes on LinkedIn searching for career advice, and it seems that getting you good and scared that everyone is out to get you is the main way that the \"experts\" drum up business for their services. Only they hav...","date_modified":"2023-01-09T17:29:40Z"}]}