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“Grease the groove”

Max Effgen, November 14, 2023

A re-post from 2009 but still true today. I have noticed a common thread in some distinct readings. This common thread relates to positive habits and how to build them. Fitness, personal or professional habits can be shaped if you, “Grease the groove.” Russian Kettlebell guru, Pavel Tsatouline coined the…

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Godspeed Bobby Knight

Max Effgen, November 1, 2023

Legendary basketball coach Bob Knight spoke at Fenwick for a “coaches clinic” on the one Saturday weekend in spring that I was not playing water polo in 1989. It was during my junior year. Coach Knight was the premier basketball coach at that time having won his third NCAA title…

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How to do great work

Max Effgen, October 23, 2023

Finding something to work on is not simply a matter of finding a match between the current version of you and a list of known problems. You’ll often have to coevolve with the problem. That’s why it can sometimes be so hard to figure out what to work on. Paul…

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Improve your outreach

Max Effgen, September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

Startup Outreach Slap an “angel investor” tag on your LinkedIn profile and watch the unsolicited outreach from startups of all sizes and industries fill your Inbox. I do love the hustle and the willingness to “cold call.” All positive signs are that these startups may get some traction for some…

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Godspeed Joe Shymanski

Max Effgen, September 13, 2023

Joe Shymanski . PHOTO:  CALVERT CO., MD SHERIFF’S OFFICE Joe Shymanski was one of the first people I met at University of Michigan. Later, I was his fraternity brother. He was always positive and upbeat. For my first two years at U of M, he was constant presence. Later on, after…

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Scars

Max Effgen, August 30, 2023
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Blue Ocean Strategy and the Art of War

Max Effgen, July 26, 2023

I found myself recently referencing a post from many years ago on these two works. Here is an update. The Blue Ocean Strategy has become a staple of business strategy and most MBA programs. At its core, the Blue Ocean strategy is about value innovation. “Red” oceans are known industries…

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Fenwick Water Polo 1989

Max Effgen, March 22, 2023

I have photo of this team tucked away in my office to remind myself of this team, what we accomplished, and what is possible. When you believe there are no limits and when you push past them, you will be a champion. Honored to be a part of Fenwick’s tradition…

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Bonding and Boarding

Max Effgen, March 11, 2023
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Truth

Max Effgen, February 28, 2023
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Max Effgen

Max Effgen

Builds and grows technology companies as an entrepreneur and angel investor in technology, strategy, and clean power professionally.

Snowboarding, baseball, swimming, running, coaching, photography, backpacking and skyscraper stair climbs happen off the clock.

Also, I am a SABR Contributor, live in Seattle and from Chicago.

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