I have to remind myself that I’m not a quitter, per se, I’ve just decided to play a different game, a game that’s more interesting and challenging to me at this point in my life.
The age of anti-ambition.
Doing the bare minimum, retiring early and idling for pleasure is increasingly aspirational as a new generation opts out of productivity culture and an unhealthy obsession with success.
Being nice is all about making the other person feel good. Being kind is about providing them with what they actually need. Nice is about feelings. Kindness is about concrete help. And if you want to do great work together, you should aim to be kind rather than nice.
The Passion Economy and the Future of Work | Andreessen Horowitz