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an individual at a computer hesitantly typing with a single extended finger

Talking. With your Fingers. – 7 Takeaways No. 241

What you care about. Brain rot OK? Live memorably. Who to blame. Annoying people. Talking with your fingers. Avoiding the truth.

a young boy at a desk with a computer, books, and notepad in front of him while he stares out a nearby window at a bird on a tree branch.

Made to Be Distracted – 7 Takeaways No. 240

Stop complaining. What, me worry? Who your work is really for. No plan survives. Squirrel! Grabbing your attention. Beliefs vs. truths (fight!).

a sophisticated AI robot in a power-pose.

We’ve Created Something Incredible – 7 Takeaways No. 239

Constant complaining. Nothing more than feelings. Tasty curation. Cringe wins over silence. AI vs. humanity. Starving for (good) information. You could be wrong.

A female professor in front of a chalkboard, pointing to the phrase "Life 101" written on the chalkboard.

The Most Important Skill of All – 7 Takeaways No. 237

Aha! Consistency. {Expletive} books. Being offended. The mother of all skills. Creating reality. Better living through writing.

A guilty looking cow.

Humans Produce Delusion Like Cows Produce Methane – 7 Takeaways No. 234

Ranting against AI. Retirement considered dangerous. But would you read it? AI can’t do wisdom. Finding fulfillment. High-value skills. Truth, what a concept. Dive into some books.

An angry customer complaining to a harried grocery store clerk.

The Best Way to Complain – 7 Takeaways No. 233

Effortless knowledge. So awkward. Good in the world. Clearing the path. Chaos and calm. Communicating clearly. Complain with purpose.

A hiker taking a deep breath.

Gifts Feel Like Breathing – 7 Takeaways No. 232

Write to engage. Write to think. Read to focus. Using your gift. You are the leader. Do human things. Question more.

A medieval scribe at a table carefully writing a book.

Writing That’s Thoughtfully Crafted – 7 Takeaways No. 225

Too old? Find joy. Artisanal writing. Increased expectations. Your responsibility. Judging others. Making good new things.

Carved wooden relief art of a grumpy cat

Grumbling Doesn’t Make Anything Better – 7 Takeaways No. 216

Dumber means better. Hello Ms. Philosophy. Squirrel! What’s penmanship? Own your choices. Attention/Distraction. Grump. Disappearing platforms.

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.

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