Thought provoking

Many of our perceived challenges stem from a sense of low agency - the feeling that we lack control over our lives and decisions.
This perception leads to passivity, where we wait for external forces to dictate our direction, causing feelings of helplessness and… Show more
According to Ken Chenault, the legendary former CEO of American Express and current chairman of venture firm General Catalyst, the job of a leader is to deliver on two sometimes conflicting mandates: creating hope, and defining reality.
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are.naLike the technium itself — our values are continually going through an evolution. This is why when viral tweets about the founding father’s misdeeds circle about, it doesn’t change my opinion about the Constitution. If their acted values were the exact same as ours, it would for me to question us , not them!
So as we think about what we manifest... See more
So as we think about what we manifest... See more
Reggie James • Designing: An Embodiment of Values

If you feel stuck and aren’t making progress towards your goals, remember:
You can’t steer a parked car.
Prioritize action and get moving by trying one of these strategies: https://t.co/hlBcfT7HHb
Happiness is not the belief that we don’t need to change; it is the realization that we can.
Shawn Achor • The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work

The Gift of Patience
Instant relief is always at your fingertips. Want a boost? Here's some food / drugs / porn / attention. There's an app for that. There's a million apps for that. How many industries would collapse if everyone understood that you can just be with the feeling? You can just be sad or scared or angry or... See more
A PM I once worked with was struggling to persuade somebody of something. I told him to ask them the question, “What data would I have to show you to get you to change your mind?” If they didn’t have a clear answer, then he would know this was an idea they held on faith, a bit like a religious belief. No amount of data can sway a person from their... See more