Education Archives - 7 Takeaways

An individual sitting comfortably in an overstuff chair in a used book store reading a book and surrounded by shelves of used books. There's a Corgi asleep in the corner.

The Strange Wistfulness of Used Bookstores – 7 Takeaways No. 293

The value of time. Information consumption habits. Go for a walk. Learning versus passing the test. Learning versus cheating. Beautiful and exotic words. Get a job, kids.

an older gentleman sitting in a comfortable lawn chair with his arms on the arm rests and eyes closed in a meditative state

It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life – 7 Takeaways No. 244

Education division. Propaganda as a tool. Ignore email? Sunk cost everywhere. Perfect heroes are a myth. Meditation changes you. Wisdom is both black and white.

An artistic depiction of Sisyphus pushing a massive boulder up a steep hill in a traditional woodcarving style.

Consuming What Everyone Else Is Consuming – 7 Takeaways No. 208

Contagious positivity. Be thankful, about more. Writing as therapy. Talking to your “textbook”. Gratitude leads to optimism. Consume outside your bubble. Everyone’s watching.

A whimsical woodcut-style illustration of a gnat curiously looking at a glowing mobile phone screen.

The Attention Span of a Gnat – 7 Takeaways No. 207

Media Literacy. Attention Spans. Memento Mori. Rebel Optimism. Thinking Deeply. Help Someone. Subscribe to People.

A cluttered desk covered with various books, papers with scribbles, and a dimly lit lamp casting shadows over everything. A lone figure sits at the desk, head in hands, surrounded by crumpled paper balls, signifying struggle and confusion. The background shows a clock ticking, windows showing a busy city at dusk, and a half-filled cup of coffee going cold, symbolizing the passing of time and the complexity of life. The atmosphere is one of overwhelming thoughts and the difficulty of expressing them, aiming to evoke a sense of empathy towards the intricate challenges of life and communication.

Words are Hard – 7 Takeaways No. 173

Twisting your words. The importance of purpose. What your kids really need to learn. The power of consistency. We only share a slice of our lives. Jobs under threat, and being created. Trusting your gut. The importance of understanding what others believe.

Choosing the Right Subject – 7 Takeaways No. 140

Social Media, Wisdom, Career, Optimism, People, Education, Noticing

The roots of the Modem – 7 Takeaways No. 133

Relationships, Artistry, Information, Education, Modem, Good, Enshittification