STOP Doing “The Boring Work”

Hervin Alvarez

Published on: 01/02/2026

I looked at how people like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, and Warren Buffett actually worked. What I found challenges the idea that success comes from grinding boring work.

2026

How did Steve Jobs get his team to build revolutionary technology without being a technical person?

Hervin Alvarez

Published on: 30/01/2026

A personal realization about delegation, bottlenecks, and leadership—using Steve Jobs as an example of how defining problems and constraints matters more than having technical skills.

2026

Double Down on Your Strengths

Hervin Alvarez

Published on: 04/10/2025

The key to success isn’t fixing every weakness. It’s doubling down on your strengths and removing bottlenecks. Here’s why focusing on leverage creates lasting growth.

2025

Lose Yourself: Why Flow Activities Are the Secret to Fulfillment and Success

Hervin Alvarez

Published on: 16/09/2025

Discover why the secret to fulfillment and long-term success lies in finding activities where you can lose yourself. Learn how journaling your flow moments can unlock creativity, recharge your energy, and even lead to world-changing work.

2025