Pain Archives - 7 Takeaways

The reading stack. A cabin in the woods. There's a tall, playfully tilting stack of well-worn books on a sunny porch rail. Sticky notes and bookmarks fan out of the pages, and a pair of reading glasses rests on top. There's a comfy looking overstuffed chair on the porch. Behind it all is a blue sky with soft clouds, like a monument to "read more."

The Whole Point of Reading – 7 Takeaways No. 296

Extinction gets your attention. Wide world of feeds. Investing in future you. Read more books. Exercise for pain. Survey overload. Reading is hard and that’s good.

An angry person with an exploding cloud over their head looking at a computer screen with a news article on it. The headline is "BIG SCARY HEADLINE", and the body of the news article begins "Now that we have your attention, it's really not that bad..."

Never Made It Past the Headline – 7 Takeaways No. 288

Read before sharing. Laugh for longevity. Sit still, if you can. Changing social norms. Pain hurts. Fear doesn’t lie. Getting older. Lies, damned lies, and statistics.

two people talking with one holding up their hand palm forward to say "no"

A Good No Is an Act of Self-respect – 7 Takeaways No. 273

Everyone hurts. Waiting for happiness. AI fear. All or nothing. Unforgivable reality. Pessimism is a cop-out. Just say no.

A party of laughing people boarding a ship named "S.S. One Way"

We Should Live Our Lives Wrapped in Humor – 7 Takeaways No. 272

Good dog. The devil you know. AI doesn’t care. Aging should be fun[ny]. Embrace the suck. The world is scary. You know less than you think.

A carved wooden relief depicts a lone individual standing on a cliff, gazing at a vast expanse with rolling hills, a winding river, and a distant horizon. The night sky above is filled with intricately carved stars, symbolizing both the minuteness and connectedness of human existence within the cosmos.

My Almost Complete Lack of Importance – 7 Takeaways No. 213

Have hope. Connect with real people. Share your appreciation. Choose to think. You don’t matter, but you do. Another algorithm casualty. Choosing growth.

A digital painting of a person in a chaotic environment, symbolizing the embrace of chaos. The person stands confidently in the center, with a relaxed posture and a slight smile, indicating their acceptance and control amidst the chaos. Around them, a whirlwind of abstract, swirling colors and shapes represent chaos. The colors are vibrant and intense, with reds, blues, and greens clashing and blending in a dynamic and disorderly fashion. Papers and objects appear to be caught in the tumultuous wind, adding to the sense of disarray. The background is a blur of motion and energy, further emphasizing the theme of chaos. The composition is dynamic, with a sense of movement and fluidity.

Learn To Embrace Chaos – 7 Takeaways No. 160

Thinking, boredom, choices & uncertainty, Tolstoy’s thoughts on social media, and more.

Fencing the Digital Ocean – 7 Takeaways No. 125

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

Screen Apnea — 7 Takeaways No. 117

Breathe, Free Speech, Writing, Habits, Reincarnation, Pain, Names

A Little Light Mind Control — 7 Takeaways No. 96

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

Shovel Shit Every Once in a While – 7 Takeaways No. 51 – November 28, 2021

Gratitude. Algorithms. Pain. Rumors. Black Friday. News. Omicron.