Waiting 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.

A 19th century British newspaper-style woodcut image depicting two people awkwardly approaching each other as if unsure whether to hug.

Hug, Kiss, Or Shake Hands – 7 Takeaways No. 197

Awkward! Story telling is everywhere. Parenting. Stop waiting. Chances are astronomically small. Just do something. Acting in real life.

An hourglass centrally located and surrounded by various types of stopwatches

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.

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.

Brain withg a progress bar. (Image: canva.com)

A Software Update to Your Brain – 7 Takeaways No. 119

Wisdom, Respect, Failure, Waiting, Happiness, Change, Growth