Stupidity Archives - 7 Takeaways

Two Corgis in a coffee shop setting talking with one another over a table. One has their head cradled in their paws showing great interest in what the other is saying.

I Want to Hear More – 7 Takeaways No. 285

Face the silence. Be here, do stuff. Stupidity is special. Optimists live longer. Paper versus ebooks. Most self help is repetitive. Deeply engaged conversationalists.

You Win by Not Being Stupid – 7 Takeaways No. 228

What are you talking about? AI & creative work. Building useful skills. Hard things. Rejection, it’s a good thing. I know I’m right. Don’t be stupid.

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 detailed illustration of an individual standing in front of a voting machine, visibly confused and scratching their head. The person is dressed in casual attire, reflecting the action of participating in a democratic process. The setting is an indoor polling station, with privacy booths visible in the background to emphasize the context of voting. The image should capture a moment of indecision or misunderstanding, highlighting the complexity or uncertainty often associated with voting processes.

Why Are We Stupid? – 7 Takeaways No. 168

Becoming a better communicator. A radical thought regarding who should vote. Overwork. Over protectiveness vs. Over permissiveness. Navigating the political divide. Life is now. The silence of the girls.

A character holding a smiling mask away from their face, revealing a more somber or anxious expression underneath. The character is brightly colored and has exaggerated, expressive features typical of Pixar characters. The setting is vibrant and detailed, reflecting Pixar's signature animation style. The focus is on the emotional contrast between the mask and the character's true expression, capturing the theme of hidden emotions behind a facade.

Everyone Filters What They Say – 7 Takeaways No. 162

Sure, there’s other stuff, but let’s not overlook how amazing things are.