Kindness Archives - 7 Takeaways

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.

A simple, photorealistic image showcasing 'the whole world as a school'. The scene includes a single, large, open book with pages that transition into different landscapes across the globe. On one page, iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, and the Statue of Liberty are illustrated, symbolizing different regions of the world. Surrounding the book are small, diverse groups of children in casual clothes, representing students from various ethnic backgrounds. They are looking at the book with curiosity and excitement, depicting a global learning experience in a straightforward and clear manner.

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

Kindness, Reading, Classics, Courage, Listen, Understanding, Respond, Opinions

Cancelled plan and spilled coffee.

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

Communication, Media, Anxiety, Mental Exercise, Kindness, Flexibility, Bullshit

A Very Binary Culture – 7 Takeaways No. 124

Binary, Free Speech, Opinions, Kindness, Tolerance, Fright, Selfies

Daily News is Bogus — 7 Takeaways No. 82

News, Reading, Kindness, Money, Mpemba, Climate Change, Self Esteem, Aging

Starving for Wisdom — 7 Takeaways No. 79

Perfection, Aging, AI, Skepticism, Wisdom, Comprehension, Kindness

Effortless Effort — 7 Takeaways No. 75

Critical Thinking, Entertainment, Flow, Intrusions, Iodine, Kindness, Meaning, Settling

So. Many. Books.

Read Without Guilt — 7 Takeaways No. 68

Reading, Patience, Community, Fear, Substack, Age, Kindness