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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.

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.

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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

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

Good Guys Respect Others – 7 Takeaways for November 7, 2021

Respect. Gratitude. Luck. Fact-checking. Bad decisions. Change. Incompetence.