Michael K. Saleme
@msaleme.bsky.social
I blend experience, creativity, and tech to make complex things simple. I care about people, purpose, and living with intention. I love good conversation, collaboration, and building things that actually make life better.
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I’ve spent 20+ years designing systems that should work.
The failure mode is rarely tools or effort.
It’s unmeasured decision load — the invisible cost of carrying too many unresolved choices.
I’m writing about that here.
The failure mode is rarely tools or effort.
It’s unmeasured decision load — the invisible cost of carrying too many unresolved choices.
I’m writing about that here.
23 minutes. That's how long it takes to fully refocus after an interruption (Gloria Mark, UC Irvine). The interruption itself might take 2 minutes. The recovery takes 10x longer. This is why "quick questions" are never quick.
January 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM
23 minutes. That's how long it takes to fully refocus after an interruption (Gloria Mark, UC Irvine). The interruption itself might take 2 minutes. The recovery takes 10x longer. This is why "quick questions" are never quick.
"I'll just remember it."
No, you won't. Your brain will burn cycles, reminding you at random moments.
That's the Zeigarnik Effect. And it's what's draining you.
No, you won't. Your brain will burn cycles, reminding you at random moments.
That's the Zeigarnik Effect. And it's what's draining you.
January 7, 2026 at 11:10 AM
"I'll just remember it."
No, you won't. Your brain will burn cycles, reminding you at random moments.
That's the Zeigarnik Effect. And it's what's draining you.
No, you won't. Your brain will burn cycles, reminding you at random moments.
That's the Zeigarnik Effect. And it's what's draining you.
Running an experiment.
I built a 2-minute assessment that measures your 'Decision Load Index' - how many unmade decisions you're carrying.
Need 10 people to test it this week.
Who's curious enough to try?
I built a 2-minute assessment that measures your 'Decision Load Index' - how many unmade decisions you're carrying.
Need 10 people to test it this week.
Who's curious enough to try?
January 7, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Running an experiment.
I built a 2-minute assessment that measures your 'Decision Load Index' - how many unmade decisions you're carrying.
Need 10 people to test it this week.
Who's curious enough to try?
I built a 2-minute assessment that measures your 'Decision Load Index' - how many unmade decisions you're carrying.
Need 10 people to test it this week.
Who's curious enough to try?
If you feel overwhelmed but can't explain why:
You probably have more open loops than you realize.
Time to audit. Maybe so?
You probably have more open loops than you realize.
Time to audit. Maybe so?
January 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
If you feel overwhelmed but can't explain why:
You probably have more open loops than you realize.
Time to audit. Maybe so?
You probably have more open loops than you realize.
Time to audit. Maybe so?
I’ve spent 20+ years designing systems that should work.
The failure mode is rarely tools or effort.
It’s unmeasured decision load — the invisible cost of carrying too many unresolved choices.
I’m writing about that here.
The failure mode is rarely tools or effort.
It’s unmeasured decision load — the invisible cost of carrying too many unresolved choices.
I’m writing about that here.
January 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
I’ve spent 20+ years designing systems that should work.
The failure mode is rarely tools or effort.
It’s unmeasured decision load — the invisible cost of carrying too many unresolved choices.
I’m writing about that here.
The failure mode is rarely tools or effort.
It’s unmeasured decision load — the invisible cost of carrying too many unresolved choices.
I’m writing about that here.
You're not lazy. You're carrying 47 unmade decisions.
Open loops drain cognitive bandwidth even when you're not thinking about them.
The fix isn't more willpower. It's more awareness.
cteinvest.com/blog/open-lo...
Open loops drain cognitive bandwidth even when you're not thinking about them.
The fix isn't more willpower. It's more awareness.
cteinvest.com/blog/open-lo...
Open Loops Are Killing Your Productivity
The invisible cognitive drain of unfinished commitments.
cteinvest.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:50 AM
You're not lazy. You're carrying 47 unmade decisions.
Open loops drain cognitive bandwidth even when you're not thinking about them.
The fix isn't more willpower. It's more awareness.
cteinvest.com/blog/open-lo...
Open loops drain cognitive bandwidth even when you're not thinking about them.
The fix isn't more willpower. It's more awareness.
cteinvest.com/blog/open-lo...
“The work doesn’t care if you’re famous.” — The Practice
Neither do I.
I care about showing up and doing It well.
Neither do I.
I care about showing up and doing It well.
December 16, 2025 at 1:05 AM
“The work doesn’t care if you’re famous.” — The Practice
Neither do I.
I care about showing up and doing It well.
Neither do I.
I care about showing up and doing It well.
Lately, I’ve thought a lot about how much simpler life gets when we remove friction; at work, in relationships, in the systems we use every day. Revisiting The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday. I am collecting ideas on simplicity, connection, and tools that make work (and life) feel lighter.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Lately, I’ve thought a lot about how much simpler life gets when we remove friction; at work, in relationships, in the systems we use every day. Revisiting The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday. I am collecting ideas on simplicity, connection, and tools that make work (and life) feel lighter.
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