Friendship Archives

an unhappy man with a series of identical clones or copies of him in a line standing behind him fading into the distance

Carbon Copies of Unhappy People – 7 Takeaways No. 250

All criticism is self criticism. The power of the random nut. One true purpose, or not. Re-examining your beliefs. Taming the savageness of man. Showing up. Friendship takes work.

A confused cow standing in the middle of a green field. The cow has a black and white coat with distinctive large spots. Its eyes are wide open, and its head is slightly tilted to one side, giving it a puzzled expression. The background features a clear blue sky with a few fluffy white clouds. The field is lush with green grass, and a few wildflowers are scattered around. The overall scene is bright and sunny, capturing the cow's confusion in a serene and pastoral setting.

We Are Not So Different From Cows – 7 Takeaways No. 187

Don’t be a dick. Placebo vs. Nocebo. Declining friendship, and more. Embrace the stupid. Moo. Unfortunate acceptance of war. Increasing your idea surface area.

Curiosity Is Life’s Superpower – 7 Takeaways No. 186

Making the effort. What’s real? Optimism in spite of it all. Curious? Making friends. Get off the couch. Fallacies are seductive.

A desk in a home library. The walls are full of bookshelves overflowing with books. There are piles of books and magazines on the desk. A computer display on the desk shows a newspaper's front page. The atmosphere is cozy and academic, with warm lighting.

We Can Only Take in So Much – 7 Takeaways No. 183

The sounds of friendship. Listening. Manipulating beliefs. No such thing as perfection. Good info versus info overload. What the world owes you. Becoming remarkable.

A photorealistic image that resembles a Baroque tapestry, illustrating a man walking away from the camera on a cobblestone road into the sunset, capturing the moment he joyfully jumps and clicks his heels together.

I’ve Been So Lucky In Life – 7 Takeaways No. 166

Ranging from appreciating a lucky life to dealing with inevitable assholery, with stops along the way including obstacles, stereotypes, friendship, and more.

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 photorealistic image capturing the moment 'One Saturday morning last October, my friend Greg and I were running down the North Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon, close to halfway through 26 miles of trail.' The image shows two runners, Greg and the narrator, in mid-stride on a rugged, picturesque trail within the Grand Canyon. The vast canyon landscape stretches around them, with its iconic red and orange rock formations and a deep blue sky overhead. The runners are depicted with expressions of joy and exhilaration, emphasizing the awe and beauty of the moment. The scene conveys a sense of adventure, friendship, and the grandeur of nature.

Everything is Cool – 7 Takeaways No. 161

Sure, there’s other stuff, but let’s not overlook how amazing things are.

Friends are God’s Way of Apologizing for Our Family — 7 Takeaways No. 102

Expectations, Purpose, Gifts, Friendship, Gratitude, Boredom, Writing

A Little Light Mind Control — 7 Takeaways No. 96

Focus, Pain, Attention, Mind Tricks, Memory, Friendship

It’s All Love — 7 Takeaways No. 91

Cyborg, Workout, Trigger Warning, Experiments, Foolish Ideas, Friendship, Queen Elizabeth II, Love