The Six-Week Horizon: Navigating a World Where Change Outpaces Thinking

Axios editor Jim VandeHei argues we’ve entered 'post-processable velocity'—a speed of change where AI-enabled capabilities outrun any planning or execution. The old months-to-years planning model is no longer viable; decisions can become obsolete before they’re carried out. He outlines three guiding questions—what’s true, what matters, and what are the fewest things we can do with the fewest people in the shortest time—and four no-regret moves: set strong directions with flexible paths, adopt a monthly rethink, simplify operations, and continuously amplify human intelligence by updating information sources.