Things that make you go Hmmmm

Nervous System Hijacking 101

Here’s the real kicker: when someone is trying to control you , they’re not actually trying to control you at all.

They’re trying to regulate their own nervous system.

Let that sink in.

Because they’re unwilling—or unable—to self-regulate, they use you as their emotional pacifier. And when you comply, you become their... See more

I often think of the Noah Smith quote: “Fifteen years ago, the internet was an escape from the real world. Now, the real world is an escape from the internet.”

Create Your Own Little World

The most successful people I know live in their own little world.

They’ve programmed their own video game.

It’s addictive. It’s enjoyable. It provides a logical sequence of steps that results in experience. It helps them understand what’s worth paying attention to and what’s worth learning. It is a frame for their mind... See more

The internet has made us all cargo cultists to some degree. We see someone successful describe their process and we assume that their success flows from that process. We copy the external forms without understanding which elements actually matter. Maybe the successful person's elaborate morning routine contributed to their achievements, or maybe... See more

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