Blog - 7 Takeaways

a split-screen image: on one side, a hunched-over grumpy figure under a dark cloud, watching doom-laden news on TV; on the other, a vibrant, smiling individual surrounded by books, art supplies, and a laptop—engaged, curious, and hopeful. A plant bridges the sides, thriving on the optimistic side.

The Courage to Be an Optimist – 7 Takeaways No. 243

How to think. Have a good day. Radical optimism. Embracing discomfort. AI fluency. Imposters within. Who’s an asshole?

a cartoonish zombie emerging from a computer screen.

Zombies Wrecking Society – 7 Takeaways No. 242

Misunderstanding required. Purposeful longevity. I told you so. Google as zombie. Emotional exfoliation. Memes easy, thinking hard. Knowledge vs. understanding.

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Talking. With your Fingers. – 7 Takeaways No. 241

What you care about. Brain rot OK? Live memorably. Who to blame. Annoying people. Talking with your fingers. Avoiding the truth.

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Made to Be Distracted – 7 Takeaways No. 240

Stop complaining. What, me worry? Who your work is really for. No plan survives. Squirrel! Grabbing your attention. Beliefs vs. truths (fight!).

a sophisticated AI robot in a power-pose.

We’ve Created Something Incredible – 7 Takeaways No. 239

Constant complaining. Nothing more than feelings. Tasty curation. Cringe wins over silence. AI vs. humanity. Starving for (good) information. You could be wrong.

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They Don’t Have Original Thoughts – 7 Takeaways No. 238

Prediction anxiety. Make a decision. Wisdom comes from chaos. Worrying about decisions you’ll never need to make. Be the best geezer. The sound of silence. AI in the classroom.

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The Most Important Skill of All – 7 Takeaways No. 237

Aha! Consistency. {Expletive} books. Being offended. The mother of all skills. Creating reality. Better living through writing.

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The Universe Is Constantly Trying to Get Our Attention – 7 Takeaways No. 236

Uncertain comfort. The universe says “look at me!” It’s all on fire. What is consciousness? It’s just one choice after another. The faith to keep going. Purchases need not be politics.

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The Technology Isn’t the Problem – 7 Takeaways No. 235

Social media is so convenient. Rewarding confidence rather than competence. Choose to find the joy. We are nothing if not flexible. It’s a simulation, silly. The monster’s not what you think. Share your ideas.

Humans Produce Delusion Like Cows Produce Methane – 7 Takeaways No. 234

Ranting against AI. Retirement considered dangerous. But would you read it? AI can’t do wisdom. Finding fulfillment. High-value skills. Truth, what a concept. Dive into some books.