Kindness Archives - 7 Takeaways

An older gentleman looking into a mirror which reflects his younger self.

Your 80-Year-old Self – 7 Takeaways No. 259

Looking forward to look back. Pay attention to now. So something nice. Your cosmic smallness. The speed of change. Irrelevant skills. Serendipity is luck.

a crowd of people looking and pointing at an individual in the foreground who has a worried look on their face

This Maddening Worry – 7 Takeaways No. 247

Lack of perfection. What others think. Mean politics. Don’t get comfortable. Optimism required. Prepare, hope, and act. You should read this.

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.

A treasure chest half-buried in golden sand on a tropical beach.

Repositories of Buried Treasure – 7 Takeaways No. 224

Say hello. Small steps. Truth vs. Convenience. Creativity as antidote. Not all stories are true. Lean into aging. Am I enough?

A woodcutting-style illustration featuring a large speech bubble in the center that says 'Yes!' surrounded by smaller speech bubbles. The smaller speech bubbles contain words like 'yes', 'of course', 'I agree', and similar phrases of agreement.

Trapped in Digital Echo Chambers – 7 Takeaways No. 198

Fighting misinformation. Quiet kindness. Digital echo chambers. Be the example. Speaking truth. Creativity. What a coincidence!

An older lady sitting in a plush rocking chair looking through a photo album on her lap. The scene is cozy with warm lighting, and there are a few framed photos and a small table with a cup of tea beside her. She has a gentle smile on her face, wearing glasses, and the room has a homely feel with a bookshelf and a soft rug.

Catching Falling Memories – 7 Takeaways No. 182

Limitations often shouldn’t. Doing bold things. Memories. Self-knowledge increases over time. Interest and debt. Intellectual obesity. The only way to change a mind.

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.

Your 80-Year-old Self – 7 Takeaways No. 259

This Maddening Worry – 7 Takeaways No. 247

Repositories of Buried Treasure – 7 Takeaways No. 224

Trapped in Digital Echo Chambers – 7 Takeaways No. 198

Catching Falling Memories – 7 Takeaways No. 182

Words are Hard – 7 Takeaways No. 173

Experience the Whole World as a School – 7 Takeaways No. 157

Almost Nothing Goes Precisely According To Plan – 7 Takeaways No. 143

A Very Binary Culture – 7 Takeaways No. 124