Learning Archives - 7 Takeaways

A younger person making a selection from a softly lit wooden box or drawer, slightly ajar, filled with words in the style of old typeset letterpress letters, vintage dictionary pages, and small labeled tags — like a jeweler's tray, but for words instead of gems. Warm amber tones. Evokes the idea of a personal vocabulary as an accumulated treasure you can draw from.

The Words We Choose – 7 Takeaways No. 294

You are what you read. Please don’t judge me. Memory isn’t what you think. The words you use matter. The cost of science denial. Understand thyself. Fear and aging. Never stop learning.

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Is what I actually think worth the cost of saying it? – 7 Takeaways No. 268

What’s real? Your legacy. Censoring yourself. Picking yourself up. The meaning of [your] life. Attention and writing. Learning better.

An individual receiving ideas beamed into their head from 100's of social media sites and mobile devices. They're sitting at a desk, staring glassy-eyed at a computer screen.

A Collection of Downloaded Opinions – 7 Takeaways No. 256

Local significance. Taking time to think. Thinking practice. Imperfection done beats perfection never seen. What can you learn? Where do your opinions come from? Embracing the chaos.

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The Most Important Skill of All – 7 Takeaways No. 237

Aha! Consistency. {Expletive} books. Being offended. The mother of all skills. Creating reality. Better living through writing.

Focus on 24 Hours – 7 Takeaways No. 226

Lighten up. Personal entitlement. One day at a time. Genius ≠ asshole. Boredom vs. change. Lasting 6 minutes. You might be wrong.

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Not My Monkeys – 7 Takeaways No. 217

Circus monkeys. Technology as mirror. Fixing things. Good enough. Boredom FTW. Learning FTW. Complaining FTW.

An individual sitting and reading a book titled 'Adulting 101.' The wooden relief is intricately designed with lifelike textures, showcasing the person's thoughtful expression and the book held in their hands.

Maximum Economy of Ass – 7 Takeaways No. 211

Half-assing things. Read a book. Misunderstanding AI impact. Not all questions have answers. Your own private social media. Actions speak louder than words. Blessed silence. What’s the worst?

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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.

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Consuming What Everyone Else Is Consuming – 7 Takeaways No. 208

Contagious positivity. Be thankful, about more. Writing as therapy. Talking to your “textbook”. Gratitude leads to optimism. Consume outside your bubble. Everyone’s watching.

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.