DaJamMaster
@dajammaster.bsky.social
Bass player, startup coach, disc golfer.
Weekend reflection: Who are we without work? What would happen if all the effort required for daily life, chores, acquisition of things, and transportation were all automated?
What would you do? What would give you meaning? What could you give back?
What would you do? What would give you meaning? What could you give back?
January 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Weekend reflection: Who are we without work? What would happen if all the effort required for daily life, chores, acquisition of things, and transportation were all automated?
What would you do? What would give you meaning? What could you give back?
What would you do? What would give you meaning? What could you give back?
The secret sauce behind #effectiveness is good prioritization. Experts talk about priorities a lot, but they rarely tell you how to do it.
Why?
It's the hard part. Good #prioritization requires effective #research and smart #analysis. Not many organizations have the infrastructure for this.
Why?
It's the hard part. Good #prioritization requires effective #research and smart #analysis. Not many organizations have the infrastructure for this.
January 23, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The secret sauce behind #effectiveness is good prioritization. Experts talk about priorities a lot, but they rarely tell you how to do it.
Why?
It's the hard part. Good #prioritization requires effective #research and smart #analysis. Not many organizations have the infrastructure for this.
Why?
It's the hard part. Good #prioritization requires effective #research and smart #analysis. Not many organizations have the infrastructure for this.
There is nothing more exhilarating than becoming an #entrepreneur who creates a #startup that brings a new product or service to market.
Single-minded focus on that one goal is empowering. When success comes, you need an #IntentionalCulture to ensure your dream is sustainable.
Single-minded focus on that one goal is empowering. When success comes, you need an #IntentionalCulture to ensure your dream is sustainable.
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
There is nothing more exhilarating than becoming an #entrepreneur who creates a #startup that brings a new product or service to market.
Single-minded focus on that one goal is empowering. When success comes, you need an #IntentionalCulture to ensure your dream is sustainable.
Single-minded focus on that one goal is empowering. When success comes, you need an #IntentionalCulture to ensure your dream is sustainable.
Does #love belong in the #workplace? Yes! If you #hire kind and friendly people, relationships flourish that can grow.
Love takes many forms. When we say, "I love my job," we're not just talking about the #work, we're also talking about the #team members.
Love takes many forms. When we say, "I love my job," we're not just talking about the #work, we're also talking about the #team members.
January 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Does #love belong in the #workplace? Yes! If you #hire kind and friendly people, relationships flourish that can grow.
Love takes many forms. When we say, "I love my job," we're not just talking about the #work, we're also talking about the #team members.
Love takes many forms. When we say, "I love my job," we're not just talking about the #work, we're also talking about the #team members.
If you are an individual contributor and your boss knows more about your job than you do, you are in a command-and-control environment.
Welcome to fear and intimidation, the tools of the trade.
Welcome to fear and intimidation, the tools of the trade.
January 9, 2026 at 4:43 PM
If you are an individual contributor and your boss knows more about your job than you do, you are in a command-and-control environment.
Welcome to fear and intimidation, the tools of the trade.
Welcome to fear and intimidation, the tools of the trade.
There are lots of reasons why #startups fail. Bad product/market fit is common, but those failures happen fast, which is good.
Lack of #alignment and #TRUST are much worse. These issues usually happen later in the company's development.
These issues snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Lack of #alignment and #TRUST are much worse. These issues usually happen later in the company's development.
These issues snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
January 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM
There are lots of reasons why #startups fail. Bad product/market fit is common, but those failures happen fast, which is good.
Lack of #alignment and #TRUST are much worse. These issues usually happen later in the company's development.
These issues snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Lack of #alignment and #TRUST are much worse. These issues usually happen later in the company's development.
These issues snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Next time you get defensive about some feedback you just received...STOP! Pretend it came from a person you trust and respect, and sit with it before dismissing it.
Some of the most valuable feedback we get comes from people we don't like at a time we least want it.
Some of the most valuable feedback we get comes from people we don't like at a time we least want it.
January 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Next time you get defensive about some feedback you just received...STOP! Pretend it came from a person you trust and respect, and sit with it before dismissing it.
Some of the most valuable feedback we get comes from people we don't like at a time we least want it.
Some of the most valuable feedback we get comes from people we don't like at a time we least want it.
Leaders who started as experts in their field need to learn to step back from the details. It's hard! Especially at first.
Leaders need to focus on outcomes. Leave the "how" to individual contributors (teams).
Interference destroys trust...and trust is essential to high performance.
Leaders need to focus on outcomes. Leave the "how" to individual contributors (teams).
Interference destroys trust...and trust is essential to high performance.
January 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Leaders who started as experts in their field need to learn to step back from the details. It's hard! Especially at first.
Leaders need to focus on outcomes. Leave the "how" to individual contributors (teams).
Interference destroys trust...and trust is essential to high performance.
Leaders need to focus on outcomes. Leave the "how" to individual contributors (teams).
Interference destroys trust...and trust is essential to high performance.
There are two types of metrics: performance and outcomes. If you are not measuring outcomes, you don't have any good metrics.
Performance metrics are only good as a diagnostic tool for teams to improve their ability to produce better outcomes faster.
Measure what really matters!
Performance metrics are only good as a diagnostic tool for teams to improve their ability to produce better outcomes faster.
Measure what really matters!
December 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
There are two types of metrics: performance and outcomes. If you are not measuring outcomes, you don't have any good metrics.
Performance metrics are only good as a diagnostic tool for teams to improve their ability to produce better outcomes faster.
Measure what really matters!
Performance metrics are only good as a diagnostic tool for teams to improve their ability to produce better outcomes faster.
Measure what really matters!
End-of-year recaps are a form of feedback. So are annual reviews. However, we get feedback throughout the year.
There's only one thing harder than getting constructive feedback from someone we respect—getting it from someone we disrespect.
Feedback is a gift. Treat it as such wherever you get it.
There's only one thing harder than getting constructive feedback from someone we respect—getting it from someone we disrespect.
Feedback is a gift. Treat it as such wherever you get it.
December 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
End-of-year recaps are a form of feedback. So are annual reviews. However, we get feedback throughout the year.
There's only one thing harder than getting constructive feedback from someone we respect—getting it from someone we disrespect.
Feedback is a gift. Treat it as such wherever you get it.
There's only one thing harder than getting constructive feedback from someone we respect—getting it from someone we disrespect.
Feedback is a gift. Treat it as such wherever you get it.
Today, I begin a new post series for #startups, #entrepreneurs, and #teambuilders.
Most importantly, TRUST. Leaders often expect it from their subordinates, but how do they engender it?
Trust is a two-way street. You don't get it without showing it first.
Most importantly, TRUST. Leaders often expect it from their subordinates, but how do they engender it?
Trust is a two-way street. You don't get it without showing it first.
December 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Today, I begin a new post series for #startups, #entrepreneurs, and #teambuilders.
Most importantly, TRUST. Leaders often expect it from their subordinates, but how do they engender it?
Trust is a two-way street. You don't get it without showing it first.
Most importantly, TRUST. Leaders often expect it from their subordinates, but how do they engender it?
Trust is a two-way street. You don't get it without showing it first.
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS 2 with Ann Arbor Indivisible and Allies” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS 2 with Ann Arbor Indivisible and Allies · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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September 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS 2 with Ann Arbor Indivisible and Allies” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
I've identified as a liberal most of my life. Now, I'm about choosing to support ideas, not parties or labels.
Fundamentalists believe in thinking of others before yourself. We could use more of that.
Fundamentalists believe in thinking of others before yourself. We could use more of that.
August 31, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I've identified as a liberal most of my life. Now, I'm about choosing to support ideas, not parties or labels.
Fundamentalists believe in thinking of others before yourself. We could use more of that.
Fundamentalists believe in thinking of others before yourself. We could use more of that.
Israel is different.
First, they are the only functional democracy in the Middle East.
Second, they are the only Jewish country in the world.
Third, they are the only country bordered by people whose stated mission is their total destruction.
Why believe anything their enemies say?
First, they are the only functional democracy in the Middle East.
Second, they are the only Jewish country in the world.
Third, they are the only country bordered by people whose stated mission is their total destruction.
Why believe anything their enemies say?
August 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Israel is different.
First, they are the only functional democracy in the Middle East.
Second, they are the only Jewish country in the world.
Third, they are the only country bordered by people whose stated mission is their total destruction.
Why believe anything their enemies say?
First, they are the only functional democracy in the Middle East.
Second, they are the only Jewish country in the world.
Third, they are the only country bordered by people whose stated mission is their total destruction.
Why believe anything their enemies say?
The American military should not be used against the American people—period. Trump’s takeover of D.C. puts every single one of us in harm's way. Add your name to the petition to protect our communities NOW! sign.moveon.org/petitions/dc...
No federal militarized takeover of our nation's capital!
The American military should not be used against the American people—period. Trump’s takeover of D.C. puts every single one of us in harm's way. Add your name to the petition to protect our communitie...
sign.moveon.org
August 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The American military should not be used against the American people—period. Trump’s takeover of D.C. puts every single one of us in harm's way. Add your name to the petition to protect our communities NOW! sign.moveon.org/petitions/dc...
This is the view out of my sitting room window. You can measure success a lot of ways. This is one of my ways.
August 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This is the view out of my sitting room window. You can measure success a lot of ways. This is one of my ways.
The Trump administration has crossed the line sending the military against US citizens - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...
Resist Trump's militarized attacks on the public!
Trump’s deployment of the military to intimidate and quell local protests—without a request from the governor—is the first incident of its kind in sixty years. And the conditions that would warrant su...
sign.moveon.org
June 12, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The Trump administration has crossed the line sending the military against US citizens - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...
I'm very excited about my new band. Such a great group of musicians. I'm honored to play with them. 100% Improvisation!
drive.google.com/file/d/10OVg...
drive.google.com/file/d/10OVg...
Do Wa Diddy 11-14-24.mp3
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November 30, 2024 at 10:46 PM
I'm very excited about my new band. Such a great group of musicians. I'm honored to play with them. 100% Improvisation!
drive.google.com/file/d/10OVg...
drive.google.com/file/d/10OVg...
Politicians are like blue cheese. Most of them stink even when they're appealing.
November 25, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Politicians are like blue cheese. Most of them stink even when they're appealing.
People with left-leaning beliefs are swarming to BlueSky from X. The algorithms already divide us. The last thing we need is separate platforms.
If you listen carefully, you'll find truth in the most unlikely places...but you need to look in those places first.
If you listen carefully, you'll find truth in the most unlikely places...but you need to look in those places first.
November 22, 2024 at 4:23 PM
People with left-leaning beliefs are swarming to BlueSky from X. The algorithms already divide us. The last thing we need is separate platforms.
If you listen carefully, you'll find truth in the most unlikely places...but you need to look in those places first.
If you listen carefully, you'll find truth in the most unlikely places...but you need to look in those places first.
Buddhists have something called "the middle way." In a world where the invisible hands of power work hard every day to divide us, the center will bring us together.
Experience has taught me that truth exists on both sides of every position, argument, and belief. Keep an open mind and listen.
Experience has taught me that truth exists on both sides of every position, argument, and belief. Keep an open mind and listen.
November 22, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Buddhists have something called "the middle way." In a world where the invisible hands of power work hard every day to divide us, the center will bring us together.
Experience has taught me that truth exists on both sides of every position, argument, and belief. Keep an open mind and listen.
Experience has taught me that truth exists on both sides of every position, argument, and belief. Keep an open mind and listen.
Is BlueSky going to become the Left's spool of nonsense in response to X becoming the Right's spool?
People trash-talk folks on here over the dumbest, inconsequential crap. Vance had sex with a couch, and RFK Jr. had a parasitic worm. So what? Grow up, for God's sake!
People trash-talk folks on here over the dumbest, inconsequential crap. Vance had sex with a couch, and RFK Jr. had a parasitic worm. So what? Grow up, for God's sake!
November 19, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Is BlueSky going to become the Left's spool of nonsense in response to X becoming the Right's spool?
People trash-talk folks on here over the dumbest, inconsequential crap. Vance had sex with a couch, and RFK Jr. had a parasitic worm. So what? Grow up, for God's sake!
People trash-talk folks on here over the dumbest, inconsequential crap. Vance had sex with a couch, and RFK Jr. had a parasitic worm. So what? Grow up, for God's sake!
What do jazz groups and jam bands have in common? They both require the skill of listening and playing in a musical conversation.
Every musician who plays with others has to be able to listen a little, but when you're playing songs the same way every time, you only need to know where you are.
Every musician who plays with others has to be able to listen a little, but when you're playing songs the same way every time, you only need to know where you are.
November 19, 2024 at 8:06 PM
What do jazz groups and jam bands have in common? They both require the skill of listening and playing in a musical conversation.
Every musician who plays with others has to be able to listen a little, but when you're playing songs the same way every time, you only need to know where you are.
Every musician who plays with others has to be able to listen a little, but when you're playing songs the same way every time, you only need to know where you are.
This is my first Bluesky post! Hello world.
May 24, 2024 at 12:18 AM
This is my first Bluesky post! Hello world.