Reading Archives

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Feel a Little Amazed by Something – 7 Takeaways No. 201

Reading controversies. Baloney. Do it yourself. Is AI a threat? A depressing amount of misinformation. It’s amazing! Will blog for free.

A peaceful scene where an individual is reflecting on life. In the foreground, the person sits on a bench overlooking a serene landscape of rolling hills, trees, and a bright sky. Birds fly gently in the distance, and a flowing river adds to the tranquility. The figure's face is content, looking up towards the sky.

Tell Me How to Be Happy – 7 Takeaways No. 200

Happy Happy. Leave me alone. Curiosity FTW. Books FTW. Being unshakeable. Serendiptiy + curiosity = inspiration. Understanding the enemy.

Taking Care of One Another – 7 Takeaways No. 195

Deliberate listening. Cynicism v. hopefulness; fight! Hard things are hard. Taking care of each other. Lessons at level 90. Neotoddlers – an appropriate new word. Read more than the headline, OK?

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Nine Feet of Feces – 7 Takeaways No. 194

Use your phone to read. Possible piles of poop. Fiction matters. Learning from failure. Making life choices. Critical reading skills. Boring.

A group of people walking past a traditional library. All the people are looking down at their phones, absorbed in their screens, while the library behind them stands mostly unnoticed. The library building is grand and classic, with large columns and a sign that clearly identifies it as a library. The people are dressed in modern, casual clothing, and their attention is entirely on their smartphones. The scene is set in daylight, with a slightly melancholic tone, highlighting the contrast between the focus on digital devices and the neglect of traditional reading spaces.

Reading Is Not As Necessary As It Once Was – 7 Takeaways No. 193

Mud-colored glasses. Playing in the street. Connections are complicated (and important). Telling yourself stories. Dare to see stupid. Does reading matter? (YES!) Taking risks.

A stereotypical 30-year-old man in his parents' basement, sitting at a computer and yelling at it. The basement is cluttered with old furniture, boxes, and gaming posters on the walls. The man has a frustrated expression, with his mouth open in a yell, furrowed brows, and clenched fists. The lighting is dim, with a single overhead light casting shadows.

Online Crowds Can Be As Unthinking As In-person Ones – 7 Takeaways No. 191

Rocking chair time? Politics will get worse before it gets better. Special ideas often aren’t. Even when not lies, statistics often mislead. The irrationality of crowds. Go ahead, look the fool. Read.

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Time’s Apparent Speed – 7 Takeaways No. 172

The power of “I don’t know”. Listening better. Choosing anger (or not). Prevention as the cure. Appreciating your already good life. Being a better wait-er. A possible explanation for time seeming like a blur of late.

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.

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 simple, photorealistic image showcasing 'the whole world as a school'. The scene includes a single, large, open book with pages that transition into different landscapes across the globe. On one page, iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, and the Statue of Liberty are illustrated, symbolizing different regions of the world. Surrounding the book are small, diverse groups of children in casual clothes, representing students from various ethnic backgrounds. They are looking at the book with curiosity and excitement, depicting a global learning experience in a straightforward and clear manner.

Experience the Whole World as a School – 7 Takeaways No. 157

Kindness, Reading, Classics, Courage, Listen, Understanding, Respond, Opinions