The Best Way to Complain – 7 Takeaways No. 233
Effortless knowledge. So awkward. Good in the world. Clearing the path. Chaos and calm. Communicating clearly. Complain with purpose.
Gifts Feel Like Breathing – 7 Takeaways No. 232
Write to engage. Write to think. Read to focus. Using your gift. You are the leader. Do human things. Question more.
What should you do instead? – 7 Takeaways No. 231
We only think we remember. The struggle is important. Incentives to anger. Reliably connecting with your audience. Reminders of important lessons. Everyone’s in pain. Responding to offense.
Take What Is Available Now – 7 Takeaways No. 230
There is only risk. Unexpected tax burdens. Cog to agent transition. The marshmallow isn’t what we thought. Time choices. Concentrate on living. How to get lucky. Magic is real.
Dive Headfirst Into the Goo – 7 Takeaways No. 229
Diving in. It’s all an experiment. Disappointing lessons. Enthusiasm’s contagious. Black, white, and gray. Getting kinder. Another way social media’s broken.
You Win by Not Being Stupid – 7 Takeaways No. 228
What are you talking about? AI & creative work. Building useful skills. Hard things. Rejection, it’s a good thing. I know I’m right. Don’t be stupid.
Competitive Talking – 7 Takeaways No. 227
Finding fault. Competitive talking. No one’s thinking about you. AI looks backwards. Help just one. Globalism’s not a dirty word. Wisdom is listening and understanding.
Focus on 24 Hours – 7 Takeaways No. 226
Lighten up. Personal entitlement. One day at a time. Genius ≠ asshole. Boredom vs. change. Lasting 6 minutes. You might be wrong.
Writing That’s Thoughtfully Crafted – 7 Takeaways No. 225
Too old? Find joy. Artisanal writing. Increased expectations. Your responsibility. Judging others. Making good new things.
Repositories of Buried Treasure – 7 Takeaways No. 224
Say hello. Small steps. Truth vs. Convenience. Creativity as antidote. Not all stories are true. Lean into aging. Am I enough?