Disappointment Archives

People gathered at a cocktail party where one person is telling a story and all are paying attention to him. There is a corgi in the background.

Think of Yourself As a Storyteller – 7 Takeaways No. 270

There is grace. Being yourself. There’s always more work. Attention spans. The dog in the window. Expressing yourself. Is your job safe?

A library with dust and cobwebs everywhere. Books are stacked on tables, covered in dust. The shelves have cobwebs. It's clear no one has picked up a book in ages.

Choosing to Be Functionally Illiterate – 7 Takeaways No. 257

Reading takes effort. Put on your pants. Inspiration vs cynicism, fight! Fools never listen. Just do things. Imposing our standards on others. Simplification vs. complexity, fight!

a person holding out their hands cupped containing a small block that has the word "No" on it, as if offering a gift

The Most Generous Thing You Can Do – 7 Takeaways No. 246

Just say no. Change ain’t easy. Crisis reveals values. The last time. Happy with coffee. Know yourself better. There’s much to be grateful for.

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.