Not so obvious
People ask, "What are you working on?" They’re really asking: What’s your endgame?
Anu Atluru • Make Something Heavy
Heavy things comfort us—a weighted blanket stills the body, a heavy door makes a home feel secure.
Anu Atluru • Make Something Heavy
As Tyler Cowen said: “What we’re trying to do with the web is we’re trying to mimic the cognitive strengths of autistic people.” Usually, those influences will be neuro-diverse with disabilities like ADHD and autism. While most of the world (especially the educational establishment) sees these traits as flaws to be cured, you should see them as tal... See more
Assume You're Not Original - David Perell
So if you decide someone is stupid, it means you’re not thinking, which is not being smart.
Therefore, smart people don’t think others are stupid.
Therefore, smart people don’t think others are stupid.
Smart people don’t think others are stupid | Derek Sivers
Ninety-six percent of cancer patients claim to be in better health than the average cancer patient.
Ninety-four percent of professors say they are better-than-average teachers.
Ninety percent of students think they are more intelligent than the average student.
Ninety-three percent of drivers say they are safer-than-average drivers.
Ninety-four percent of professors say they are better-than-average teachers.
Ninety percent of students think they are more intelligent than the average student.
Ninety-three percent of drivers say they are safer-than-average drivers.
I assume I’m below average | Derek Sivers
still one of my favorite lines of all time:
and when nobody wakes you up in the morning, and when nobody waits for you at night, and when you can do whatever you want. what do you call it, freedom or loneliness?
- charles bukowski
In general, having balance in life (and things) is considered good (for us). But what if in doing so, in keeping things in balance, we rob ourselves of the opportunity to dive head-first into our obsessions? What if living a balanced life means living a dull life? What if our souls need a bit more drama, bit more addictive obsession over things our
... See moreHelp-seekers dramatically underestimate how willing others are to help and overestimate how awkward the ask will be. Helpers? The opposite. They predict the ask is coming and that it’s fine