Jay Matthews

What is finally at stake in Futurism’s explosive myth is thus, paradoxically, the power of presence—nostalgic and times, but also ironic and even grotesque— within chaos. For if the dark night of Futurism can be figured alternatively and all at once as anarchism (the destruction of political ideology and artistic convention), nihilism (the... See more

The experience alone is not enough for the learning to be valued. An understanding of the ways in which the learning is arrived at is integral. This does not mean that learning is predetermined, rather that t hose observing and/or evaluating the process need to be aware of and open to the variety of meanings that can be placed upon experience. It... See more

But  I am my deeper and complete self when I build in community.

• building in public gives emptiness


• focus is on going and building deeper


• additional context of mutual trust


• psychological safety

It’s hard to write notes that are worth developing over time . These principles help: ( the below are all linked notes and concepts)

Now the questions begin. What am I free to do alone and what do I have to share?

"A word of warning one institutional investor gave me was that emerging managers often deploy too quickly."

Following are ten foolproof ways to nurture your community that have served me.

1. be present and listen


2. take initiative and be accountable


3. eat together: communal dinner with questions prepped ahead of time


4. give gifts 


5. inspire fun, play, and adventure


6. design spaces for belonging: “Designing intentional spaces is at the root of belonging. It’s the physical

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Proposition 6. Institutionalized organizations seek to minimize inspection and evaluation by both internal managers and external constituents.

On Hiring: look for these 4 qualities, the rest can be taught

1. Very deep love for learning: love learning and will do it for free, being intellectually curious


2. Incredible work ethic: can test for this


3. Investing is an EQ business not an IQ business, about mental flexibility: persistence and grit: beaten down and pucked in the face, seen hardship, come

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