Vol. III / Issue 08 / Digital Garden
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§ v · ResourcesTools & frameworks

The
shelf— tools I actually use.

Frameworks, templates, and reading lists — distilled from seven years of consulting and a few thousand pages of reading.

iReading Tracker

The Annual Reading Tracker

The same spreadsheet I use to track 35+ books a year. Log titles, authors, ratings, genres, and reading dates. Includes a dashboard view with auto-calculated stats.

What's inside

  • Book log with 12 fields
  • Auto-calculated yearly stats
  • Genre breakdown charts
  • Rating distribution view
Google Sheets · FreeView details
iiStrategy Worksheet

Strategy Diagnostic Worksheet

A structured diagnostic for evaluating any business in 60 minutes. Covers competitive position, resource allocation, capability gaps, and strategic options.

What's inside

  • Competitive position assessment
  • Resource allocation matrix
  • Capability gap analysis
  • Strategic options generator
PDF · FreeView details
iiiDecision Framework

The Decision Framework

A one-page framework for making high-stakes decisions under uncertainty. Based on principles from Rumelt, Kahneman, and real consulting experience.

What's inside

  • Decision criteria scoring
  • Risk-reward matrix
  • Reversibility assessment
  • One-page decision brief template
PDF · FreeView details
ivOperating System

The Consultant's Operating System

The complete system I use to run my practice — from client intake to project delivery to invoicing. Notion templates, SOPs, and automation recipes included.

What's inside

  • Client intake questionnaire
  • Project scoping template
  • Weekly status report
  • Invoice and payment tracker
Notion · FreeView details
vOperations Guide

Small Business Operations Guide

A practical guide to building operational infrastructure for businesses doing $1M–$10M. Covers systems, processes, metrics, and team structure.

What's inside

  • Systems audit checklist
  • Process documentation templates
  • KPI dashboard setup guide
  • Hiring and team structure frameworks
PDF · FreeView details
viReading List

The Strategist's Reading List

The 25 books that shaped how I think about strategy, leadership, and building businesses. Annotated with why each one matters and what to read first.

What's inside

  • 25 annotated book recommendations
  • Reading order suggestions
  • Key takeaways per book
  • Genre and difficulty ratings
PDF · FreeView details

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