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Notes From The Lookout

We're living in strange times. Mass shifts like the current one we're undergoing in this pandemic come with a flood of information and much noise. Thanks to our robust global communications infrastructure we can observe and learn in ways like never before. One's initiative and refined filter will serve them well in such times. Here is what we are tracking from the lookout in 2020: HospitalizationsAntiviralsDebt (all of it)UnemploymentDelinquenciesDefaultsVaccine In that order, we believe these criteria will tell us much about where we are heading. Our filter is well-tuned. Be… READ MORE

🇺🇸 Together We Stand 🌎

For we are all human and for sake of one another we are humanity. Through all times, and especially in times of need, together we stand. Thank you to every medical team member, technician, paramedic, nurse, and physician serving on the front lines for humanity today.❤️ Thank you to all of our leaders for navigating our cities, states, countries and our world through these difficult times. Prayers for mercy.Prayers for grace.Prayers for healing.Prayers for strength. My hope remains. Together we stand.READ MORE

Book List 2020

These books made our 🔥Hot Reads🔥 list for 2020: Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Alexander BennettThe Book of EzekielStart with the Heart by Kathy KochThe Mind Is Flat: The Remarkable Shallowness of the Improvising Brain by Nick ChaterMind Fixers: Psychiatry's Troubled Search for the Biology of Mental Illness by Anne HarringtonWhy We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker PhDValue Mindset: Accelerate Your Value Transformation by Changing Your Mindset by Stephan M. Liozu PhDMcDonald's: Behind The Arches by John F. LoveHow… READ MORE

20/Twenty

It's a new year and that time where our team is busy closing out financials, reviewing EOY metrics, ramping up new engagements, and looking forward to the year ahead. These are a few thoughts that are top of mind for Simlogi as we enter this new decade. Transformation. What is it? Merriam-Websterdefines transform as: trans•form (transitive verb): to change in composition or structure Some thoughts on how transformation happens in business. Must first establish a baseline of "where we are".Must define the end game, the moonshot.Must define milestones that move… READ MORE

Playing Around

Our work at Simlogi is transactional and we spend much of our time structuring datasets. Structuring datasets is precisely how we view the accounting work we do. Turning those structured datasets into visual outputs is a method we use to build relationships. You can learn more about this at our Core. Experimenting with the presentation of datasets to convey a clear and concise story is our sandbox. This year, we've been playing around in Jupyter Notebook testing new time series outputs and a variety of other charting deliveries. Every business… READ MORE

Risk is More Than Passion

It’s popular today to do things that you are passionate about doing. Merriam-Webster defines passion this way: passion (noun): a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept “Finding your passion” has become the early 21st century’s charge to humanity. Only after the discovery of our passion(s) can we best allocate our time and energy to the activities that bring us a sense of fulfillment. Today’s passion pursuit is the new herd. While there is truth to searching inside yourself to discover what you enjoy… READ MORE

Flashing Lights

https://youtu.be/NMCqMFSiTUc The crowded four way intersection complete with four flashing red traffic signals. We’ve all seen it. Pulling up to the crowded intersection, nearly everyone is high sensory engaged. Whose turn is it to drive through the intersection next? Did I get here to a complete stop before they did? Should I go? Go! The rush of psychological stimulation entails bits of mind reading, anxiety, passivity, frustration, aggression, risk, excitement, and and the pleasure of making it through the intersection safely! What’s not to enjoy about this moment?! The crowded… READ MORE