Anger Archives

Carved wooden relief art of a grumpy cat

Grumbling Doesn’t Make Anything Better – 7 Takeaways No. 216

Dumber means better. Hello Ms. Philosophy. Squirrel! What’s penmanship? Own your choices. Attention/Distraction. Grump. Disappearing platforms.

A donkey and an elephant engaged in a dramatic battle in an ancient Roman coliseum. The scene is depicted with thick, bold lines and intricate textures typical of traditional woodcut art, emphasizing contrast and detail in a black-and-white or limited color palette. The animals face each other with intense expressions, standing upright in combat, while the coliseum surrounds them with classic arches and a sandy floor. A large crowd watches from the stands, adding depth and atmosphere to the scene.

Politics Is a Bloodsport Not a Religion – 7 Takeaways No. 204

Ready, Fight! Try not to freak out. Does politics improve the world? The other guys are getting fooled. Be careful what you measure. Rage as an attempt to feel. The internet takes (your) work.

Diogenes of Sinope, the ancient Greek philosopher, holding a lantern and looking for an honest man, rendered in the style of a 1900s newspaper.

Seeking the Truth Today Is Exhausting – 7 Takeaways No. 190

You’ve got skillz! Legacies, LONG after you’re gone. Being comfortable with yourself. Anger. Dutch sex. Truth seeking. Being good.

The first person is speaking, saying 'blah blah blah'. The second person looks bored, with their head resting on one hand. The third person looks annoyed, arms crossed and frowning. The fourth person is checking their smartphone, looking down at the screen. The background is neutral to focus on the people.

If You Talk All the Time – 7 Takeaways No. 189

Uncomfortably numb. Supporting truth. Curation as a solution. Follow the leader. Stop thinking. Run away. Remembering the sacred.

An hourglass centrally located and surrounded by various types of stopwatches

Time’s Apparent Speed – 7 Takeaways No. 172

The power of “I don’t know”. Listening better. Choosing anger (or not). Prevention as the cure. Appreciating your already good life. Being a better wait-er. A possible explanation for time seeming like a blur of late.

A middle-aged man is sitting in a large, comfortable leather chair in a cozy, well-lit library. He's engrossed in reading a hardcover book, with shelves of books surrounding him. The room is filled with warm light, casting soft shadows. A small table next to him holds a steaming cup of coffee. The library has a classic design, with a rich wooden interior, a plush carpet underfoot, and a large window draped with heavy curtains, through which soft daylight filters. The atmosphere is quiet and serene, ideal for reading and relaxation.

Reading Is Not Natural – 7 Takeaways No. 169

The death of books? (I hope not!) We live in incredible times. Pep talks. Complaining (maybe do it less?). Bystander intervention. Learning is taking control. The not-so-wise crowd.

Jack of All Trades — 7 Takeaways No. 103

Gratitude, Critical Thinking, Boredom, Start, Language, Anger, Skills

Music Has a Way of Speaking to Us — 7 Takeaways No. 73

Anger, Aged, Humble, Reading, History, Tribalism, Song

Stop Trying to be Right — 7 Takeaways No. 61

Anger, Listening, Connection, Habits, Love, Streaming, Learning