Archive - Observations

April 2025

What Cannot Be Severed

There are certain pieces of television, rare and startling, that feel less like shows and more like prayers.

Apr 1 •

Ismail Elshareef

March 2025

February 2025

Are You Playing to Win or Not to Lose?

Why conviction, not caution, separates the standouts from the forgotten.

Feb 28 •

Ismail Elshareef

When "Enough" is All You Need

Why Some Efforts Lead to Success While Others Lead to Complexity and Failure

Feb 26 •

Ismail Elshareef

Bring Back That Lovin’ Feelin’

When Music Reached for Something Higher

Feb 20 •

Ismail Elshareef

The Illusion of Speed in Building Products Customers Love

Moving fast isn’t the same as moving forward. Successful innovation demands the patience to get your understanding right before rushing to get it done.

Feb 1 •

Ismail Elshareef

January 2025

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