https://youtu.be/R4TO7nay37Y?t=880 Apes & Gorillas is another little gem from Joe Armeanio. It closely mirrors the idea two computing revolutions talked about in this post that talks about: Apps with easy to use interfaces designed for casual users Application layers, that provide tools that allow new ways of using a computer that were previously impossible There's … Continue reading Metaphorical Apes & Gorillas
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Zuihitsu: 2022-03
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here's this month's installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. 1. Distrust turns quickly to dislike.2. The difference between saying something to or about someone is the latter is always gossip.3. Children don't … Continue reading Zuihitsu: 2022-03
Optionality & Alpha
"When you hold an option and the world moves with you, you enjoy the benefits; when the world moves against you, you are shielded from the bad outcome since you are not obligated to do anything. Optionality is the state of enjoying possibilities without being on the hook to do anything......In contrast, the closing of … Continue reading Optionality & Alpha
W.A.I.T.: Why Am I Talking?
"In the comments of my newsletter on interviewing and wanting to be a better listener, a reader told me about an acronym people in the coaching world use frequently: WAIT, which stands for “Why Am I Talking?”There’s something about this acronym that is more helpful and hits much harder than my usual “Shut up and listen” mantra.-Austin Kleon, "Why … Continue reading W.A.I.T.: Why Am I Talking?
Scarface Index
https://youtu.be/4X9i4mLsfSk?t=1840 The Scarface Index is the idea that if some activity has a higher return than highly profitable, illicit businesses, then it is probably an unsustainable business. This has obvious implications for cryptocurrencies and for other emerging technologies.
Five Traps to Avoid When Working at Big Companies
https://mobile.twitter.com/arvanaghi/status/1504523654801022987 Being someone's lieutenantDeveloping expertise that only applies to that companyFalling for perksGet raises, not readjustments (top end, 7% increase a year)Lack of recognition h/t to Brandon Arvanaghi I'd probably shorten this list to two items: Be good at doing something many companies and/or people need.Get recognized for being good by being paid for it, … Continue reading Five Traps to Avoid When Working at Big Companies
Uncertainty & Future Planning Are Inversely Proportional
"There’s a paradox that strikes me whenever I visit Ely Cathedral, an amazing building just a few miles away from where we are sitting. It was built by masons as a structure that wasn’t to be finished in their lifetime, but which still inspires us 800 years later. We can’t think long term like they … Continue reading Uncertainty & Future Planning Are Inversely Proportional
Other People’s Projections
Promises & Doing What You Say
"Say yes and never do it."-Austin Kleon quoting Mel Brooks, "Say Yes and Never Do It." austinkleon.com. March 8, 2022 "...there are two types of people in the world: those who do what they say they're going to do — and everyone else."-Anthony Bourdain, "Kitchen Confidential." New York: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2000. I was reading Austin … Continue reading Promises & Doing What You Say
What to Eat
"What then is the bottom line when it comes to some sort of recommendation about diet and mental health? Same as already discussed for other conditions. Look askew at supplements, reduce intake of red and processed meats in favour of fish and poultry, replace refined grains with whole grains, increase legumes, and eat at least … Continue reading What to Eat
Compounding & Cumulative Negative Odds
When we talk about the power of compounding, this usually is a discussion about finance and why it is good to save earlier in life. I prefer to think about compounding in terms of skills. Time spent learning new things tends to help you with learning new things, and it helps deepen specific topic areas, … Continue reading Compounding & Cumulative Negative Odds
Zuihitsu: 2022-02
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here's this month's installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file.1. Learn to forgive quickly.2. When can you walk on thin ice? Two weeks after you have seen the first ice fisherman out there.3. … Continue reading Zuihitsu: 2022-02
The Power of Compounding
"Things add up. You learn one skill. Then another. You finish one project. Then another. Over time, your accomplishments add up to form an impressive feat.This is especially true for money. Most people earned their money over time. Few people make a big financial splash. Forget about the Conor McGregors and Evan Spiegels of this … Continue reading The Power of Compounding
Vibe Shift
"A vibe shift is the catchy but sort of too-cool term Monahan uses for a relatively simple idea: In the culture, sometimes things change, and a once-dominant social wavelength starts to feel dated. Monahan, who is 35, breaks down the three vibe shifts he has survived and observed: Hipster/Indie Music (ca. 2003–9), or peak Arcade Fire, Bloc … Continue reading Vibe Shift
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