Hi, I'm Graham.
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Recent writing
Essays on productivity, building, and what's actually working.
Good Systems Look Like Overkill Until Something Fails
Preventive systems often look slow until they catch the mistake, clarify ownership, or stop a small failure from becoming a real one.
How to Stop Living in Reactive Mode
Reactive living feels productive because urgent problems create relief. The better answer is a few simple systems that make problems smaller before they become emergencies.
The housing fight Lunenburg keeps losing
A researched argument for how Lunenburg can protect its heritage, grow its tax base, and make housing more affordable by building more homes.
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