Luck Archives

A detailed photorealistic carved wooden relief artwork of a Japanese lucky cat (Maneki-neko). The relief is finely crafted, showcasing intricate details in the cat's raised paw, facial features, and ornate collar with a bell. The carving includes traditional lucky symbols, such as coins and decorative engravings.

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?

A grumpy-looking corgi sitting on a couch. The corgi has a displeased expression with narrowed eyes and a frown. The couch is in a cozy living room setting, with cushions and a coffee table nearby. The background includes a window showing a sunny day outside. The corgi's fur is fluffy and detailed, with shades of tan and white.

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.

A photorealistic image of a pressure cooker on a stove, appearing as if it's about to explode. The cooker is rendered in sharp detail, showing steam escaping from around its tightly sealed lid, emphasizing a sense of imminent danger. The kitchen setting is typical, with a focus on the cooker capturing the intensity and urgency of the moment.

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.

A middle-aged man is sitting in a large, comfortable leather chair in a cozy, well-lit library. He's engrossed in reading a hardcover book, with shelves of books surrounding him. The room is filled with warm light, casting soft shadows. A small table next to him holds a steaming cup of coffee. The library has a classic design, with a rich wooden interior, a plush carpet underfoot, and a large window draped with heavy curtains, through which soft daylight filters. The atmosphere is quiet and serene, ideal for reading and relaxation.

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.

A photorealistic image that resembles a Baroque tapestry, illustrating a man walking away from the camera on a cobblestone road into the sunset, capturing the moment he joyfully jumps and clicks his heels together.

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

Take the Risk to Blossom — 7 Takeaways No. 110

Optimism, Luck, Upset, Information Overload, Relationships, Misery, Laughter,

Early Luck — 7 Takeaways No. 83

Focus, Friction, Notes, Meditation, Riff, Luck, Persistence, Wisdom

I’m Tired — 7 Takeaways No. 70

Tired, Teachers, Luck, Friendly, Ukraine, Certainty, Listen