Change Archives - 7 Takeaways

A party at which there are two groups of people. One group is animatedly talking among themselves. The other groups is all standing around looking at their phones.

I Miss Actual Conversation – 7 Takeaways No. 267

Being easy to work with. Accepting old age. Being judgy. Being adaptable. Being brave. Being ethical. Being interesting.

a couple sitting on a bench facing away from us looking at a sunset over the ocean

The Receiving End of a Huge Gift – 7 Takeaways No. 263

Empathy required. Single data points are good/bad. Embrace your weird. Counting on miracles. Courtesy is the default. The greatest invention. Change is uncomfortable.

An older gentleman looking into a mirror which reflects his younger self.

Your 80-Year-old Self – 7 Takeaways No. 259

Looking forward to look back. Pay attention to now. So something nice. Your cosmic smallness. The speed of change. Irrelevant skills. Serendipity is luck.

An individual receiving ideas beamed into their head from 100's of social media sites and mobile devices. They're sitting at a desk, staring glassy-eyed at a computer screen.

A Collection of Downloaded Opinions – 7 Takeaways No. 256

Local significance. Taking time to think. Thinking practice. Imperfection done beats perfection never seen. What can you learn? Where do your opinions come from? Embracing the chaos.

A female professor in front of a chalkboard, pointing to the phrase "Life 101" written on the chalkboard.

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.

someone diving into a backyard swimming pool full of green goo

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.

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.

A carved wooden relief art of a collection of circus monkeys.

Not My Monkeys – 7 Takeaways No. 217

Circus monkeys. Technology as mirror. Fixing things. Good enough. Boredom FTW. Learning FTW. Complaining FTW.

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.

A greeting card with the phrase 'Thoughts & Prayers' written in clear, bold letters on the front. The card is discarded in a metallic garbage can.

Aiding and Abetting Violence – 7 Takeaways No. 199

Thoughts & prayers. The tragedy of inconvenience. Stay flexible. You’re not there, yet. Thinking versus disinformation. Balance need not be. Degrading the language. Cancel culture.