Friends Archives - 7 Takeaways

The Sailor Adjusting the Sail — A person on a sailboat in choppy water, not fighting the wind, but calmly redirecting the sail to harness it. The storm is real, but the sailor is engaged and purposeful. Acceptance as working with reality, not against it.

Acceptance Is Not Giving Up – 7 Takeaways No. 278

Never give up. Never surrender. The wisdom of your quiet mind. You were born to work hard. Irrational generosity of friendships. Bullshit jobs. Unintended consequences.

an individual looking at a bowl of slop they've been served in a restaurant with a questioning look on their face

Amorphous Fast Casual Food Served in Bowls – 7 Takeaways No. 253

Paying attention to small decisions. Ask yourself some questions. Ask yourself some more questions. Knowing when to let go. Consuming slop isn’t new. Paying attention to what works. Intentional friendship maintenance.

A carved relief art image of a person struggling to extricate themselves from a tar pit. The carving depicts the person in a dynamic and emotional pose, with their upper body and arms reaching upward as their legs and lower body are partially submerged in the viscous tar.

Hate Is a Sticky Substance – 7 Takeaways No. 209

Populism is marketing. Sunk costs are sunk. Respect defeats shame. Create value. Writing vs. imposter syndrome. Go ahead, be weird. Letting hate define you. Cherish your friends.

A donkey in a pasture. The donkey is being led by a carrot dangled in front of it. The pasture is lush and green, under a clear blue sky. The donkey is focused on the carrot, which is tied to a stick held by an unseen person. The scene captures the humor and determination of the donkey, with the carrot just out of reach.

Behavior Is Determined By Incentives – 7 Takeaways No. 163

Two takeaways about motivation and incentives, plus free speech, entrepreneurship, deepfakes, gratitude, and realizing some relationships may just be getting in your way.

A digital painting of a person in a chaotic environment, symbolizing the embrace of chaos. The person stands confidently in the center, with a relaxed posture and a slight smile, indicating their acceptance and control amidst the chaos. Around them, a whirlwind of abstract, swirling colors and shapes represent chaos. The colors are vibrant and intense, with reds, blues, and greens clashing and blending in a dynamic and disorderly fashion. Papers and objects appear to be caught in the tumultuous wind, adding to the sense of disarray. The background is a blur of motion and energy, further emphasizing the theme of chaos. The composition is dynamic, with a sense of movement and fluidity.

Learn To Embrace Chaos – 7 Takeaways No. 160

Thinking, boredom, choices & uncertainty, Tolstoy’s thoughts on social media, and more.

A Colossal Festival of Consumption — 7 Takeaways No. 106

Now, AI, Gifting, Roles, Questions, Corrections, Friends, Opinions

Spend More Time with Optimists — 7 Takeaways No. 85

Behavioral Activation, Friends, Razors, Art, Knowledge, Leadership, Magnificence, Judgement

You are the Reason TikTok is Toxic — 7 Takeaways No. 56

Social Media. Languishing. Ruts. Death. Friends. Greek. Impermanence.