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This Maddening Worry – 7 Takeaways No. 247

Lack of perfection. What others think. Mean politics. Don’t get comfortable. Optimism required. Prepare, hope, and act. You should read this.

Carved wooden relief art of a dumpster fire.

Everything Is a Crisis – 7 Takeaways No. 219

The opposite of curiosity. Questioning Barriers. I dunno. Simple is difficult. More curiosity. Everything’s a crisis. You should read this newsletter.

A donkey in a pasture. The donkey is being led by a carrot dangled in front of it. The pasture is lush and green, under a clear blue sky. The donkey is focused on the carrot, which is tied to a stick held by an unseen person. The scene captures the humor and determination of the donkey, with the carrot just out of reach.

Behavior Is Determined By Incentives – 7 Takeaways No. 163

Two takeaways about motivation and incentives, plus free speech, entrepreneurship, deepfakes, gratitude, and realizing some relationships may just be getting in your way.

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Maybe Only Our Pets Are Happy – 7 Takeaways No. 150

Happiness, Should, Connection, Proximity, Colonoscopy, Clickbait, Communication

Hard Times Create Strong Men — 7 Takeaways No. 116

Self-love, Optimism, Mental Health, Should, Data, Rumination, Goot Times, Retirement