my canon

my canon

this is meant to be the place where I store the core syllabus of my life - the readings and writings that have shaped how I think and who I am.
The most influential set of things that I have read.

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David Chang’s Unified Theory of Deliciousness

David Changwired.com
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“A Counterculture of Commitment” Speech

Pete Davispetedavis.substack.com
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Fail How To (Not) Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam Or: Why There Is No Audience For What We Make And Why That Truth Will Set Us Free

The text critiques common marketing assumptions, emphasizing that most consumers lack strong relationships with brands and suggesting that marketing efforts should focus on engaging a broader audience rather than nurturing fan loyalty.

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The mind-blowing proposal letter Steve Albini sent to Nirvana

What's Going on Here, With This Human? - Graham Duncan Blog

Graham Duncangrahamduncan.blog
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Reality has a surprising amount of detail

johnsalvatier.orgjohnsalvatier.org
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“Failures of Kindness”

George Saundersjamesclear.com
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Almost Everyone I’ve Met Would Be Well-Served Thinking More About What to Focus On

Henrik Karlssonhenrikkarlsson.xyz
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Why We Need More Omakase Creators

Luke Burgisread.lukeburgis.com
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