CEO
Est. 2026 — The Chair Is Yours

You are
the CEO
of your life.

Accept people as they are. But place them where they belong. Hire what grows you. Fire what shrinks you. Promote what you've been ignoring.

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CEO
— The Three Decisions
01
Hire

Who and what deserves a seat at your table? Your energy, your time, your attention — these are your most valuable resources. Choose who gets them wisely.

Who will you hire today? →
02
Fire

Not with cruelty. Not with anger. But without hesitation. The habit that's draining you, the relationship that's shrinking you — it's time. You know it.

What have you been avoiding? →
03
Promote

Something in your life is already working and you're not giving it enough credit. The friend who always shows up. The habit that's quietly changing you. See it.

What deserves more of you? →
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To be serious is not to stop laughing.
To be serious is to take responsibility.

tobe.ceo — Manifesto 2026

From the desk

All posts →
Self-Governance · Published
Your old selves still have a vote.

What once protected or advanced you may no longer deserve permanent authority.

Relationships · Published
Acceptance is not appointment.

Every person deserves dignity. Not every person is suited to every role in your life.

Hypothesis · In development
You don't have a procrastination problem. You have a clarity problem.

An editorial candidate being researched and challenged before publication.

Observation · In development
The small thing you've been dismissing is your competitive advantage.

An editorial candidate waiting for a concrete case, counterexample, and usable practice.

CEO Library · 9 Books
The CEO Reading List

Books assigned to Hire, Fire, and Promote—plus direct recommendations from relevant essays.

— Daily CEO Decision

That friend who never shows up when it matters — what's their status?