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Passing Time
Slos 50k: Countdown Feel free to delete if not racing
2 months ago
Stoic Simple
What Is Stoicism, Basically? A Comprehensive Overview Stoicism is a philosophy that has been around for over two thousand years. The ancient Greeks...
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over a year ago
Stoicism is a philosophy that has been around for over two thousand years. The ancient Greeks developed it as a way to live a good life, free from the distractions of emotions, desires, and material possessions. Stoicism has been embraced by many people throughout history,...
The Map is Mostly...
[subscribers only] Ask Me Anything
over a year ago
journal – Winnie Lim
precarious health, and bringing the whole self to every encounter I had another health episode this past week after our penang trip. I have a habit of measuring my...
a year ago
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a year ago
I had another health episode this past week after our penang trip. I have a habit of measuring my heart rate and heart rate variability every morning when I wake up to...
Letters of Note
You would be so proud Uhuru Houston was born in Brooklyn in 1969. He joined the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey...
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over a year ago
Uhuru Houston was born in Brooklyn in 1969. He joined the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department in 1993, and three years later married Sonya, whom he had met when they were both students at Norfolk State University. In 1999, he was assigned to the World...
Paul Cudenec
Keeping it in the deep-state family It is obviously important for maintenance of the “Rockefeller” façade to have at least one person...
6 months ago
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6 months ago
It is obviously important for maintenance of the “Rockefeller” façade to have at least one person bearing the family name on the Foundation’s board of trustees.
Carl Barenbrug RSS...
099 + Framer 099 Supply is a collaborative project that builds tools for creators. We began with a catalogue of...
a year ago
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a year ago
099 Supply is a collaborative project that builds tools for creators. We began with a catalogue of photorealistic product mockups made for Photoshop. And we're continuing to grow this collection slowly, but we recognised that we need to diversify. So we're building out a new...
Both Are True
the cure for shame is... it's definitely hitting certain numbers, metrics, weight goals, etc, RIGHT? - my new essay is out on...
3 weeks ago
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3 weeks ago
it's definitely hitting certain numbers, metrics, weight goals, etc, RIGHT? - my new essay is out on Prism!!
Diaries of Note
Now is the time Shortly after writing this diary entry on 3rd December 1988, 21-year-old Jennifer Bonner was wheeled...
a year ago
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a year ago
Shortly after writing this diary entry on 3rd December 1988, 21-year-old Jennifer Bonner was wheeled into the operating theatre at the University of Minnesota Hospital where her battle-scarred heart, heavy with hope and history, was to be replaced with that of a donor—the hopeful...
The Honest Broker
30% of Children Ages 5-7 Are on TikTok And why did youth mental health problems accelerate after 2010?
a year ago
Laetitia@Work
Why midlife women walk out of corporate jobs Laetitia@Work #67
a year ago
The Ruffian
Notes On the Great Vibe Shift The Extraordinary Impact of Trump's Second Victory
5 months ago
Adrian Hanft, III:...
The Greatest Guitar Player’s Worst Concert Phil Keaggy struggled. He is recovering from a detached retina. There’s nerve pain in his hand. His...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Phil Keaggy struggled. He is recovering from a detached retina. There’s nerve pain in his hand. His guitar broke, so he had to borrow one from the opening act. The sound crew was questionable. It might have been the worst concert Phil has ever performed. And yet...
Passing Time
In Defense of Trying Hard Being a try-hard is good, actually
a year ago
Thu Le
On selling Some thoughts on selling, URL and IRL.
7 months ago
Adrian Hanft, III:...
Seven ways to increase stress This week you have a homework assignment. Below is a list of seven stress-inducing exercises. Pick...
over a year ago
journal – Winnie Lim
urgency A few days ago a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence, causing one death and tens...
a year ago
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a year ago
A few days ago a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence, causing one death and tens of people to be injured. The night the news broke out I commented to my partner...
The Honest Broker
What's the Most Profitable Movie of the Year? (No, I Won't Watch It.) I share updates on ten recent articles
8 months ago
Diaries of Note
I’ll have to grow it again As the creative force behind such movies as Stalker, Mirror, and Solaris, Russian filmmaker Andrei...
a year ago
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a year ago
As the creative force behind such movies as Stalker, Mirror, and Solaris, Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky, born in 1932, is widely considered to be one of the greatest directors to have ever lived, his pioneering use of long takes and his profound philosophical and poetic...
The Convivial...
Desire, Dopamine, and the Internet The Convivial Society: Vol. 5, No. 5
a year ago
DYNOMIGHT
Crémieux, j’accuse I don’t know how to internet, but I know you’re supposed to get into beefs. In the nearly five years...
2 months ago
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2 months ago
I don’t know how to internet, but I know you’re supposed to get into beefs. In the nearly five years this blog has existed, the closest I’ve come was once politely asking Slime Mold Time Mold, “Hello, would you like to have a beef?” They said, “That sounds great but we’re really...
Both Are True
forget thanksgiving its time for fearsharing a new holiday (year two)
7 months ago
Unfiltered by Tim...
Write a Newsletter for 52 Weeks in a Row, and Watch It Change Your Life The big new newsletter opportunity no one saw coming
4 months ago
Mark Manson
3 Hard Truths You Need to Hear Welcome to the realm of uncomfortable truths, where I, Mark Manson, will make you question...
a year ago
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a year ago
Welcome to the realm of uncomfortable truths, where I, Mark Manson, will make you question everything you've ever believed in. Buckle up, buttercup. Let's dive into the rabbit hole of reality. Remember the past you? The one with embarrassing beliefs and naïve ideas? Well, guess...
Unfiltered by Tim...
How to Become a Millionaire in Your 30s Build distribution then build whatever the f*ck you want
4 months ago
Ryan Hoover's...
Building a startup? Build an audience, first.
over a year ago
The Honest Broker
Why Is the Washington Post Talking to Substack? And updates on other recent articles
3 weeks ago
Diaries of Note
I thought I should have vomited For three unhappy years, starting in August of 1835 when she was just nineteen, Charlotte Brontë...
a year ago
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a year ago
For three unhappy years, starting in August of 1835 when she was just nineteen, Charlotte Brontë served as a teacher in the Yorkshire town of Mirfield at Roe Head—the same school where she had been a pupil just a few years earlier. With Jane Eyre a decade away, Brontë’s only...
RhysTranter.com
Of Gods and Men (2010): Witnesses to Faith Xavier Beauvois’s 2010 film, Of Gods and Men, begins with this ominous epitaph from the...
a year ago
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a year ago
Xavier Beauvois’s 2010 film, Of Gods and Men, begins with this ominous epitaph from the eighty-second psalm. It is to be a portent of the narrative’s themes of death and dignity, explored in conversation with the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love.
Both Are True
forget thanksgiving its time for fearsharing a new holiday
a year ago
The Honest Broker
I'm Recommending These 10 New Albums Here are some highlights from my recent listening
a month ago
The Map is Mostly...
What is Good Within Social Networks I think we are still in the early days of social networks. We are only just beginning to figure them...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
I think we are still in the early days of social networks. We are only just beginning to figure them out. We certainly underestimate how positive and useful they can be, partly from a careless pessimism, and partly because the owners of major social networks seem to lack vision....
Charlie Becker
Castles in the Sky 29 Hot Streaks and Cohort-Based Courses
over a year ago
Carl Barenbrug RSS...
The Social Media Mirage Once upon a time, the power of a strong social media following could make a career. It still can, of...
4 months ago
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4 months ago
Once upon a time, the power of a strong social media following could make a career. It still can, of course, but to a much, much lesser extent. I won't bore you with a recycled narrative of the shitty algorithm effect, although relevant in this case. Suffice to say, a follow...
Charlie Becker
Dreams Over Goals in 2024 More dreams, less goals, and some commitments for the year
a year ago
Unfiltered by Tim...
The Secret Life of People with High Agency (It’s Simpler than You Think) It's bizarrely good for your health too
6 months ago
Adrian Hanft, III:...
The 500 Rule Learn a secret method for generating incredibly original ideas. (Use with caution, because it is...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Learn a secret method for generating incredibly original ideas. (Use with caution, because it is also the easiest way to flush all the creative life out of a room.)
Mark Manson
Motivation: What It Is, How It Works, and Where to Find It We all want to be motivated. We want to feel energized and excited about the things we do. We want...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
We all want to be motivated. We want to feel energized and excited about the things we do. We want to wake up in the morning with a sense of purpose and drive, ready to tackle the day ahead. But the truth is, motivation is not always easy to come by. We tell ourselves lies about...
Both Are True
BATWRITE IS NOW WAKE UP gonna happen for the next two hours here's the link
3 weeks ago
Laetitia@Work
Leaving Germany: 3 things I’ll miss / 3 things I won’t miss about Germany Laetitia@Work #72
11 months ago
RhysTranter.com
“This is what we are about”: The Romero Prayer A beautiful prayer about vocation by Bishop Ken Untener of Saginaw, often attributed to St Óscar...
a year ago
The Works in...
Links in Progress: rising incomes do not always mean fewer births And how having a baby can make you believe in the future
8 months ago
journal – Winnie Lim
endure: book notes and thoughts In recent years I’ve begun to develop an interest in the concept of endurance, be it psychological...
8 months ago
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8 months ago
In recent years I’ve begun to develop an interest in the concept of endurance, be it psychological or physical. This is a response to a combination of recent world events, the imminent...
Atoms vs Bits
Successful Suck-ers I mean, it's a claim
a week ago
Paul Cudenec
Terrorism and the demonocracy One of the most shocking of all the harrowing accounts to come out of Gaza this year was provided by...
7 months ago
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7 months ago
One of the most shocking of all the harrowing accounts to come out of Gaza this year was provided by UK surgeon Nizam Mamode.
Atoms vs Bits
Enfeebling Supports Well I'm strong enough to know / you gotta go
a year ago
Diaries of Note
One bomb fell about ten feet from the train station Petr Ginz was an extraordinary young Czech-Jewish man who left a lasting impression despite a life...
a year ago
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a year ago
Petr Ginz was an extraordinary young Czech-Jewish man who left a lasting impression despite a life cut tragically short. Born in 1928, he was fourteen when he was sent to the Theresienstadt Ghetto. While there, he edited Vedem, an underground magazine produced by teenage...
The Map is Mostly...
The Oak and the Reed Dear friends, there is a tale, The oak one day said to the reed: You have good reason to curse...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Dear friends, there is a tale, The oak one day said to the reed: You have good reason to curse nature — A simple sparrow for you is a heavy burden. The slightest wind that by chance Makes the face of the water ripple Forces you to lower your head. However my own forehead, Not...
Stoic Simple
Stoicism and the Subtle Art of Acceptance Stoicism is a philosophy that has been practiced for centuries and has more recently been gaining...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Stoicism is a philosophy that has been practiced for centuries and has more recently been gaining popularity as a means of promoting mental well-being. At its core, Stoicism teaches us the art of acceptance, that is, the ability to accept what we cannot control and focus on what...
Wait But Why
The Big and the Small I have a surprise for you. The post The Big and the Small appeared first on Wait But Why.
over a year ago
Both Are True
How close we got to having an 8th day of the week (and other new truths learned during E1 and E2 of... Season One, Week One: A Recap
a year ago
journal – Winnie Lim
where i can take off my mask Recently I’ve been getting some feedback from multiple sources that they appreciate I am able...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Recently I’ve been getting some feedback from multiple sources that they appreciate I am able to write it as it is. In parallel I’ve also been thinking about why I share so much...
The Prism
Overchoice and How to Avoid it Five Heuristics to Help You Decide
a year ago
Letters of Note
Diaries of Note Dear all, On 1st January of this year, after what feels like centuries of preparation, I launched...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Dear all, On 1st January of this year, after what feels like centuries of preparation, I launched Diaries of Note, and though incredibly difficult to plan, the premise is simple: every single day, on the Diaries of Note website, I am featuring a single diary entry from history,...
The Honest Broker
The Blue Collar Jobs of Philip Glass I praise his work as a composer—but also as plumber, taxi driver, steel mill worker, and other...
11 months ago
journal – Winnie Lim
chronic unease Some people are good at denial, forgetting, and moving on. I am good at none of those. I accumulate...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Some people are good at denial, forgetting, and moving on. I am good at none of those. I accumulate trauma, remember them deeply like they are etched into my bones helpless as...
Both Are True
The self is a gut-hole - the first podcast ever made Are Both True?? - The Podcast is a new form of media entertainment that is making studio execs go...
a year ago
The Honest Broker
When Louis Armstrong Conquered Chicago Grammy-winner Ricky Riccardi tells the story of a milestone moment in American music in this extract...
5 months ago
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5 months ago
Grammy-winner Ricky Riccardi tells the story of a milestone moment in American music in this extract from his new book
Atoms vs Bits
The Half Life Of Memory A radioactive model of personal identity
3 months ago
The Ruffian
The Ad That Radicalised Me Britain's Assisted Dying Debate
7 months ago
Both Are True
Olivia and Alex figure out all the big questions with ease and aplomb (respectfully) A recording from Alex Dobrenko`'s live video
3 months ago
Diaries of Note
It’s the vilest thing in the world to have but one coat George Crabbe was determined to become a successful poet. So much so that in April of 1780, aged...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
George Crabbe was determined to become a successful poet. So much so that in April of 1780, aged twenty-five, he left his career in medicine and moved to London where he could focus entirely on the craft he so wanted to master. It was at this moment that he began a journal in...
Unfiltered by Tim...
Disappear from Public Life so You Can Build Something Online with Zero Fear Being invisible is the key to greatness.
5 months ago
Carl Barenbrug RSS...
Gestaltung It may came as no surprise that one of the most influential figures in my life (whether he knows it...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
It may came as no surprise that one of the most influential figures in my life (whether he knows it or not) is the renowned German industrial designer, Dieter Rams. His work speaks for itself and has been the inspiration behind many product designs we use and love today. Rams...
Nat Eliason's...
I'm Writing a Book! Book Update 1
over a year ago
The Honest Broker
Can Songs Really Replace Philosophy? Nobody has told you this before, but our rationalistic STEM worldview originated in magical songs
over a year ago
Diaries of Note
Cowslips capriciously colouring meadows in creamy drifts Although not widely acclaimed during his lifetime, Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889) is now...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Although not widely acclaimed during his lifetime, Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889) is now recognised as one of the most brilliant poets of the Victorian era, celebrated for the masterful use of language, rhythm, and evocative imagery in his poetry. A committed Jesuit priest,...
Both Are True
you don't need everyone to like your work (2018) revisiting something i wrote years ago
a year ago
The Honest Broker
The 25 Best Online Articles of 2024 Here's my favorite longform writing of the year
6 months ago
Diaries of Note
It amused me to see his attitude It was in 1906 that the first suffragette entered the imposing gates of Holloway Prison, marking the...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
It was in 1906 that the first suffragette entered the imposing gates of Holloway Prison, marking the beginning of a harrowing era in the struggle for women’s rights that would see hundreds of women imprisoned for their activism. Among them was Margaret Eleanor Thompson. Born in...
The Ruffian
The Unreal Thing What Coca Cola's Christmas Ad and Ben Affleck Tell Us About AI and the Future of the Creative...
7 months ago
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7 months ago
What Coca Cola's Christmas Ad and Ben Affleck Tell Us About AI and the Future of the Creative Industries
journal – Winnie Lim
restarting from scratch I’d finally tested negative on may 2nd the 13th day of my infection, in time to have a mini...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
I’d finally tested negative on may 2nd the 13th day of my infection, in time to have a mini celebration with my partner. I am not sure if I overdid it, but...
The Honest Broker
Is Rock Dead? (and Other Questions from Readers) And I invite you to ask questions of your own
a year ago
Both Are True
did you steal my bicycle we moved to Asheville and then this happened
9 months ago
The Honest Broker
The 6 Laws of Dying Hollywood Franchises Here's how you kill an entire genre
a year ago
RhysTranter.com
“In these dark times…” In these dark times we look for the light
over a year ago
Scarlet Ink
Stories of Good and Bad Feedback Dave Received From His Managers A few anecdotal stories of times I received feedback from the senior leaders in my life
8 months ago
Atoms vs Bits
Is This Anything? 2 just some thoughts
a month ago
Adrian Hanft, III:...
Three Words Invented by Buckminster Fuller A simple post to introduce you to three words coined by one of my heroes, Buckminster Fuller. When...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
A simple post to introduce you to three words coined by one of my heroes, Buckminster Fuller. When current words couldn't contain his ideas, Bucky would invent new ones. Here are three terms you should know.
Atoms vs Bits
Release Valve Principles The choices you make when you can't make a choice.
a year ago
Wait But Why
All My Thoughts After 40 Hours in the Vision Pro Welcome to the 2030s. The post All My Thoughts After 40 Hours in the Vision Pro appeared first on...
a year ago
Ryan Hoover's...
Defining your company values in emoji
over a year ago
Raptitude.com
Two Ways to Change Your Momentum This is hardly a brilliant insight, but I’ve noticed that making small, “good” decisions early in...
8 months ago
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8 months ago
This is hardly a brilliant insight, but I’ve noticed that making small, “good” decisions early in the day makes the whole day work better. If I wake up and avoid screen time and loafing around, I get more and better work done, I make more sensible meal choices, I’m less needy and...
The Ruffian
Why Things Might Actually Be About To Get Better Reasons For National Optimism
a year ago
Passing Time
Overthrowing Overstimulation Making time to do nothing doesn’t have to be in pursuit of the profound
over a year ago
Luxagraf:...
Gear Review: Hilleberg Akto Tent TL;DR version: If you want a reasonably lightweight, bomb-proof solo shelter that will last years,...
4 months ago
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4 months ago
TL;DR version: If you want a reasonably lightweight, bomb-proof solo shelter that will last years, the Hilleberg Akto is the tent to get. Also worth considering is the Hilleberg Enan, which is discussed in the review below. Most of the best days I can remember, I woke up in a...
Both Are True
crying in the coworking space that is our lives crud sweat and tears in the phone booth of my soul
7 months ago
Left To Write
Trust Me, I’m A Lying Social Media Performer The early 2010’s internet used to be so simple. Facebook was used for connecting with friends....
over a year ago
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over a year ago
The early 2010’s internet used to be so simple. Facebook was used for connecting with friends. Instagram for sharing our pictures. Twitter for our thoughts. And LinkedIn to network. Everything was shown in chronological order. Fast forward to today, and the internet has become...
The Intimate Mirror
AI as a Mirror for Embodied Thinking How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Articulate Implicit Knowledge
3 months ago
Stoic Simple
Understanding the Basics of Stoic Philosophy Stoicism is a school of ancient Greek philosophy that aims to teach individuals how to live a good...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Stoicism is a school of ancient Greek philosophy that aims to teach individuals how to live a good life by focusing on rationality, self-control, and mindfulness. Despite its ancient roots, Stoicism has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years as people look to improve...
The Honest Broker
How Did Pop Culture Get So Gloomy? Audiences seek out darkness and dysfunction, but why?
9 months ago
Charlie Becker
To Discard, To Preserve, To Bury, To Build | Friday Footnotes #2 Friday Footnotes is a weekly newsletter where reflection meets real life.
3 months ago
Carl Barenbrug RSS...
099 on Product Hunt If you're unfamiliar with Product Hunt, it's a platform used to share and discover new digital...
a year ago
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a year ago
If you're unfamiliar with Product Hunt, it's a platform used to share and discover new digital products. Its usefulness has probably waned a lot in recent years unless you're prepared to inject an advertising budget, but I still think there's value in sharing projects...
The Honest Broker
How to Dress Like Duke Ellington Today I offer fashion tips to clueless guys
a year ago
Both Are True
why, ai, why? a response to your responses to my last piece on ai
2 months ago
The Ruffian
The Age of Centrist Heroes Is Over I Hope You Like Pizza
a year ago
Adrian Hanft, III:...
Two Imaginary Cages One mouse, one bird, and two cages. A grim parable for modern workers.
over a year ago
Diaries of Note
Demented with grief Franz Baermann Steiner was a Czech-born anthropologist and poet whose life was tragically cut short...
a year ago
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a year ago
Franz Baermann Steiner was a Czech-born anthropologist and poet whose life was tragically cut short in 1952 by a heart attack—the final blow in a series of health struggles since his parents were claimed by the Holocaust. His enduring trauma from this profound loss had been a...
Wait But Why
How to Pick a Career (That Actually Fits You) Our career path is how we spend our time, support our lifestyles, make our impact, even define our...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Our career path is how we spend our time, support our lifestyles, make our impact, even define our identity. Let’s make sure we’re on the right track. The post How to Pick a Career (That Actually Fits You) appeared first on Wait But Why.
Ryan Hoover's...
Should do. Could do.
a year ago
Adrian Hanft, III:...
Pseudo Sacrifice vs. Speculation Observers are stunned when they witness a queen sacrifice. For a chess player to abandon their most...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Observers are stunned when they witness a queen sacrifice. For a chess player to abandon their most powerful piece seems like a daring risk. The sacrifice is followed by a decisive combo resulting in checkmate. Bravo, the crowd goes wild.
journal – Winnie Lim
because we are both pessimists It is so easy to take for granted, the ease of a relationship that has lasted 106 months. That is...
4 months ago
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4 months ago
It is so easy to take for granted, the ease of a relationship that has lasted 106 months. That is almost 9 years, a little less than a quarter of my life....
Charlie Becker
Foom Anxiety Castles in the Sky #41
a year ago
The Honest Broker
John Coltrane's Love Is Still Supreme at Age 60 Today we're celebrating a very special album
5 months ago
Daniel Bourke
Operation zero commute I’d like to setup a life where my commute time is basically zero. As much as possible from...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
I’d like to setup a life where my commute time is basically zero. As much as possible from home. Work from home, gym from home, practice farming from home, community from home. Everything walking or riding distance, the rest delivered. I don’t even live in one
The Map is Mostly...
Breadcrumbs One belief I have is that if you wish to be virtuous you will learn to eat cereal virtuously.
8 months ago
Unfiltered by Tim...
If You Only Have 60 Minutes a Day to Build a One-Person Business, Do This Very, very dumb people are making $100K and even $1M with this approach
8 months ago
Diaries of Note
He feels we should be on the attack for diversion As Richard Nixon’s Chief of Staff, H. R. Haldeman was positioned at the epicentre of the Watergate...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
As Richard Nixon’s Chief of Staff, H. R. Haldeman was positioned at the epicentre of the Watergate scandal—a pivotal role that would ultimately lead to an eighteen month spell in jail for his role in the cover-up. In his posthumously published diaries from that period, Haldeman...
Paul Cudenec
A decade of dissent: we are the 99%! In the latest part of my retrospective essay on ten years of The Acorn, which I edit, I look back on...
4 months ago
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4 months ago
In the latest part of my retrospective essay on ten years of The Acorn, which I edit, I look back on its content in 2020.
The Honest Broker
How Many Visionary Artists Are Mentally Ill? A surprising number of creative people have visions, hear voices, or have strange encounters in...
9 months ago
Adrian Hanft, III:...
Boston Marathon Data Analysis, Part 1 Every time I line up at the start of a marathon I am amazed by the diversity of humans I see....
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Every time I line up at the start of a marathon I am amazed by the diversity of humans I see. Running is truly a sport for all shapes, sizes, and varieties of people. While the top finishers steal the headlines, the real story to me is the thousands of runners who finish behind...
Wait But Why
Why I Lugged My 27-Pound Toddler to a Rocket Launch So heavy but so worth it The post Why I Lugged My 27-Pound Toddler to a Rocket Launch appeared first...
8 months ago
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8 months ago
So heavy but so worth it The post Why I Lugged My 27-Pound Toddler to a Rocket Launch appeared first on Wait But Why.
DYNOMIGHT
Car trouble Some time ago—I’m not sure when exactly—my car started rattling. It would only rattle: When the...
5 months ago
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5 months ago
Some time ago—I’m not sure when exactly—my car started rattling. It would only rattle: When the engine was on, sitting idle, or When accelerating with just the right amount of throttle. This rattle, I did not like it. It sounded like a tiny spoon in a garbage disposal. Which...
Diaries of Note
Today was truly, absolutely the worst day ever in Sarajevo In April 1992, following Bosnia’s declaration of independence from Yugoslavia, simmering tensions...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
In April 1992, following Bosnia’s declaration of independence from Yugoslavia, simmering tensions among the region’s ethnic groups escalated into the devastating Bosnian War. It wasn’t long before the city of Sarajevo found itself under siege. Amidst the chaos, a courageous young...
journal – Winnie Lim
temporary amnesia Travel enriches me in many ways. Apart from novelty and discovery, new surroundings help me to...
11 months ago
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11 months ago
Travel enriches me in many ways. Apart from novelty and discovery, new surroundings help me to temporarily forget things that usually weigh me down. Certain familiar things back home trigger uncomfortable feelings...
Scarlet Ink
The Six Steps to Saying No — Why Being a Team Player is Not Necessarily Great Frequently, saying no is better than saying yes. Our teams can concentrate on the highest value work...
4 months ago
The Ruffian
Tolstoy On Disagreement What We're Really Arguing About When We Argue About Politics
4 months ago
Stoic Simple
The Role of Nature in Stoic Philosophy Stoicism is a philosophy that originated in ancient Greece and has continued to influence modern...
over a year ago
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over a year ago
Stoicism is a philosophy that originated in ancient Greece and has continued to influence modern thought. One of its central ideas is the concept of living in accordance with nature. In this article, we'll explore how nature plays a critical role in the Stoic worldview and how it...
The Prism
Avoiding the Automation of your Heart A correspondence with Freya India
3 months ago
Both Are True
omg we missed AI Appreciation Day????? + a new holiday that you won't want to miss (sincere)
11 months ago
The Ruffian
In (Partial) Defence of Jeff Bezos It's Weird That Newspapers Endorse Politicians
8 months ago
Daniel Bourke
Superglue and milk We walked out of the movies and it was still daylight. I helped Dad get onto the escalators. He...
a year ago
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a year ago
We walked out of the movies and it was still daylight. I helped Dad get onto the escalators. He moves slower than most. It keeps me in check when I’m steaming along. Walking into the movies I looked at the time. We were late. Friday afternoon traffic. So
The Ruffian
Who Has The Better Final Pitch? It's Closing Time In America
8 months ago
Stoic Simple
The Benefits of Practicing Stoic Mindfulness Are you looking to cultivate emotional resilience, improve decision-making skills, and enhance your...
over a year ago
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Are you looking to cultivate emotional resilience, improve decision-making skills, and enhance your relationships with others? Consider practicing stoic mindfulness. While mindfulness is commonly associated with Zen Buddhism and other Eastern religions, it has roots in ancient...
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In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges and pressures of daily life. Many of us are constantly searching for ways to achieve happiness and inner peace amidst the chaos. While some turn to meditation and mindfulness, others...
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In case you think I am pointing fingers from my ivory tower, today I want to confess my own contribution to this mess.
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Originally, Eamon Dunphy had set out to document a full year in the life of a professional footballer. However, fate had different plans, and four months into the 1973/4 season he left Millwall to sign for Charlton Athletic, thereby cutting his diary short. The result was an...
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Anybody can write a manifesto and there is nothing that says it has to inspire anybody. But if you are going to fill space with corporate jargon, what are you hoping to accomplish? Why would you share it with the world if you have nothing new to contribute?
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Previous Next Using Marcus Aurelius's writing in his Meditations and experiences inferred from historical records, we created an AI digital personality that spoke with us about how to practice Stoicism in our modern world. This AI persona literally thinks that it's Marcus...
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God, grant me the serenityto accept the things I cannot change,the courage to change the things I can,and the wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time,enjoying one moment at a time;accepting hardship as a pathway to peace;taking, as Your Divine Incarnations...
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Not too long ago, we dedicated a 6-week cycle to improving Basecamp's onboarding flows. The aim was to increase conversion from trial to paid by smoothing out the initial experience of getting going, doing a better job of quick-teaching the basics, and making a few things a...
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Michael Palin, born in Sheffield on 5th May 1943, is best known as a member of Monty Python, the iconic comedy group who redefined the world of comedy with their surreal, subversive humour and innovative performances. However, Palin’s career extends beyond comedy thanks to...
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Every year during the time of my birthday I would try to travel out of Singapore, even if it is just to somewhere an hour’s flight away. When I was much younger...
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In today's fast-paced and often unpredictable world, financial stability and security are high on everyone's list of priorities. However, achieving financial well-being can be challenging, especially when faced with economic uncertainty, unexpected expenses, and financial stress....
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Driving west on Florida's highway 98 is a little like traveling back in time. It's hard to believe standing amidst the crowds of Panama City Beach, but not ten miles east, once you pass through the actual Panama City, the crowds disappear, along with everything else. After...
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Welcome, dear readers, to a mind-bending adventure into the labyrinth of the human psyche. We're going to embark on an odyssey through the catacombs of cognition, the jungles of the subconscious, and a wild ride into the boundless depths of human behavior—with four psychological...
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I end each of my Saturday stories with two words of encouragement. _Stay creative._ Why? Because your creativity is under attack. Tell me you don’t feel it. It takes tremendous determination to defend your best ideas day after day. Isn’t it tempting to take the easy path, to...
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by Tanner Campbell What does it mean to be a Stoic? I think Christianity can be used as a quasi-parallel to help answer this question. What does it mean to be a Christian? I think the base-line of the faith is the belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.  In Stoicism that...
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In the end, judgment comes first. And that means hiring is a gut decision. As much science as people want to try to pour into the hiring process, art always floats to the top. This is especially true when hiring at the executive level. The people who make the final calls — the...
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On 6th December 1912, at the ancient site of Tell el-Amarna in Egypt, a team led by German Egyptologist Ludwig Borchardt made a remarkable discovery: they uncovered a workshop once belonging to Thutmose—more formally known as ‘The King’s Favorite and Master of Works, the Sculptor...
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Becoming Bobblehead Buddha We have been fooled into believing in the supremacy of human data processing. As a result of our...
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Care in design is ultimately about feeling rather than seeing. It is about being thoughtful of users—of humans. It is designing product details that you might randomly discover (sometimes even years later) rather than only designing what should be seen. Care in design is worrying...
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Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy, has been a subject of fascination and study for centuries. One of its central themes has been the pursuit of justice. The Stoics believed that living a just life entailed cultivating certain qualities of character and making decisions based...
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On 19 March 2018, almost five years after being diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer, thirty-eight-year-old Julie Yip-Williams died, leaving behind a husband and two daughters. Her early years had been anything but easy. Born blind in Vietnam, at two months of age she was almost...
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We didn't have long to settle into the cabin. A week later the kids and I flew out to California to visit my parents, trading the last of fall for some warmth and extra sunshine at the beach. I am a stranger in my hometown. The California of my youth is gone. Everything paved...
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A good memoir is entertaining, insightful, and relatable. A great memoir changes you because you see yourself in it. All the Wrong Moves by Sasha Chapin is a great memoir. It is nominally a book about a guy who becomes obsessed with chess. But to me, it’s a book about the...
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Seneca wrote his famous letters to Lucilius near the end of his life. They are not just philosophical letters to a friend, but a structured curriculum in Stoic philosophy, as the entries are meant to be read in sequence, with the reader assuming the role of Lucilius. Moreover,...
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I can’t remember the day I won the top artist award in college. I know it happened, I know I was thrilled, but I can’t tell you anything specific about that day. Why did the high point of my college career, the culmination of my boyhood dream, vanish from memory?
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Hey all — been a while. My last newsletter was 6-months ago. In it I was telling you all that we were pivotting away from ZipSchool to this random thing called buildspace. Like with any pivot, you don’t really know what it’ll turn into. You don’t know the vision —
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These screws, they build up over years of odd jobs and weekend projects. I can't use them but I can't throw them out, either. So they collect in little piles here and there. Why now should I have the urge to organize them?
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