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A young adult looking angry and dismissive typing on a computer that has a YouTube comment section on the screen.

What should you do instead? – 7 Takeaways No. 231

We only think we remember. The struggle is important. Incentives to anger. Reliably connecting with your audience. Reminders of important lessons. Everyone’s in pain. Responding to offense.

A photo album. The album is intricately crafted with lifelike wood textures, featuring ornate carvings of floral and geometric patterns around the edges.

A Treasured Time Capsule – 7 Takeaways No. 214

Fail more. Take the photo. Memento mori. Letting other tell us what to think. Using time wisely. Pain is inevitable. Searching for truth.

A woodcut style image symbolizing the blurring of fantasy and reality.

The Line Between Fantasy and Reality – 7 Takeaways No. 202

Is this just fantasy? But I want it now! Ranting to your echo chamber. Ignore more. Expectations versus reality. Someone needs to hear your thoughts. Nostalgia considered harmful.

The first person is speaking, saying 'blah blah blah'. The second person looks bored, with their head resting on one hand. The third person looks annoyed, arms crossed and frowning. The fourth person is checking their smartphone, looking down at the screen. The background is neutral to focus on the people.

If You Talk All the Time – 7 Takeaways No. 189

Uncomfortably numb. Supporting truth. Curation as a solution. Follow the leader. Stop thinking. Run away. Remembering the sacred.

A young girl dancing on a giant Dorito. The girl is joyful, mid-dance, with her arms raised and a big smile. The Dorito is floating in a whimsical, colorful background with a light, playful atmosphere. The girl's outfit is bright and fun, with flowing fabric that moves as she dances. The scene is vibrant and energetic, capturing the fun and spontaneity of the moment.

A Digital Dorito – 7 Takeaways No. 185

Warning labels. Why so serious? Is there a point? Social media as junk food. (Dis)trusting your memory. Regrets, I’ve had a few. Annoying change.

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.

An image depicting a jungle explorer, dressed in a practical outdoor outfit including a wide-brimmed hat, using a machete to clear dense foliage in a thick jungle. The explorer is focused and determined, with a look of adventure in their eyes. The jungle around him is lush and vibrant, filled with various shades of green, and the light filters through the canopy above, creating a dappled effect on the ground. This scene captures the essence of exploration and the challenge of navigating through untamed nature.

The Person Who Clears The Path Controls Its Direction – 7 Takeaways No. 170

Following the instructions. Doing the work. The value of curation. Your memory might not be what you think. Politics is disgusting. Can you believe that photo? Optimism as a longevity hack. Reading great content.

Gentleman sitting at a table in Starbucks.

Coffee Shops Can Be Teachers – 7 Takeaways No. 148

Uncertainty, Truth, Criticism, Vaccine, Coffee Shops, Memory

Three Men Make a Tiger - (Image: Midjourney)

Three Men Make a Tiger – 7 Takeaways No. 134

Memory, Taylor Swift, Live, Ideas, Nonsense, Dementia, Messiness

Mind Control

A Little Light Mind Control — 7 Takeaways No. 96

Focus, Pain, Attention, Mind Tricks, Memory, Friendship

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