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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 chimpanzee standing upright on its hind legs, with a confident expression, throwing a shiny metallic dart with a bright green flight at a wooden dartboard hung on a rustic, earth-toned concrete wall in the distance, the board's surface worn and scratched, surrounded by a subtle gradient of shadows, with the chimpanzee's fur a mix of dark brown and lighter tan hues, its facial features defined by a prominent forehead, almond-shaped eyes, and a small nose, its skin tone a warm, golden brown, the entire scene illuminated by a soft, natural light with a hint of warmth, capturing the dynamic movement of the dart in mid-air and the chimpanzee's focused intensity, with a shallow depth of field to blur the background and emphasize the subject.

Poorer Predictions Than Dart-throwing Monkeys – 7 Takeaways No. 192

Confidence means little. We’re all just making it up as we go. New technology is scary. Depression is scary. Being wrong is scary. Phone calls are scary. Personal change is scary.

A peaceful beach setting under a clear, serene sky. The beach is quiet and pristine, with soft golden sands stretching towards a calm, azure sea. The gentle lapping of waves provides a soothing background. In this tranquil scene, an older man with a serene, content expression sits on a wooden bench, placed on the beach, facing the sea. He is dressed casually, suitable for the beach environment, and he seems completely at ease, fully immersed in observing his surroundings. His gaze suggests a deep appreciation for the beauty of the moment, embodying a sense of peace and mindfulness.

Judge Less, Observe More – 7 Takeaways No. 167

Another wide range of topics this week: Facts is facts, Adulting, Over-sensitive Triggering, Complaining, Working hard, Using summer vacation wisely, and Simplifying life. And a Corgi link, too.

Relentlessly Prune Bullshit — 7 Takeaways No. 89

Chewbacca, Imposter Syndrome, Messy Middle, Memory, Bullshit, Desire, Laughter, Communication