Luck Archives - 7 Takeaways

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Needing to Unclench – 7 Takeaways No. 290

Misogyny in action. Not talking about AI. Healthy hobbies. Serendipity and luck. Seeing more than a slice of culture. The cost of FOMO. Paying for writing.

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.

Two marshmallows siting on an otherwise empty table top in a gradeschool classroom.

Take What Is Available Now – 7 Takeaways No. 230

There is only risk. Unexpected tax burdens. Cog to agent transition. The marshmallow isn’t what we thought. Time choices. Concentrate on living. How to get lucky. Magic is real.

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Aren’t We Lucky? – 7 Takeaways No. 222

Just vibe’n. It’ll be OK. Being someone’s person. One of those moments. We’re so lucky. Impressing others. How you do’in?

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Grumpy and Stingy and Hard to Please – 7 Takeaways No. 181

The internet is doomed? Flexibility leads to enjoyment. Relationships matter. Your attitude matters. Your inner gremlin. Stuff happens. Looking for wisdom.

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The Pressure Cooker Of The Brain – 7 Takeaways No. 174

Understanding loneliness. Is it really luck? The power of just listening. Keeping your faith in humanity. Unnecessary constraints. Offense as a means to control. Whatever it is, learn from it.

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Reading Is Not Natural – 7 Takeaways No. 169

The death of books? (I hope not!) We live in incredible times. Pep talks. Complaining (maybe do it less?). Bystander intervention. Learning is taking control. The not-so-wise crowd.

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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.

Things That Actually Matter – 7 Takeaways No. 139

Productivity, AI, Luck, Suicide, Happiness, Information Preservation, Priorities

Fencing the Digital Ocean – 7 Takeaways No. 125

Truth, Hope, Social Media, AI, Luck, Pain, Persistence, Opinions