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sometimes you catch yourself being exactly who you are.
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- Vadik Marmeladov's Codes of Practice: 1. Wear the uniform 2. Think long term (like 30 years from now) 3. Build stories and languages, not things 4. Create your own universe (or join ours) 5. Collect samples 6. Be a sample for somebody else 7. Look for loyalty, not for a skill set 8. Do not build utilitarian products. However, use them as ... See more
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The Chinese Farmer Story
Once upon a time there was a Chinese farmer whose horse ran away. That evening, all of his neighbors came around to commiserate. They said, “We are so sorry to hear your horse has run away. This is most unfortunate.” The farmer said, “Maybe.”
The next day the horse came back bringing seven wild horses
... See moreIf you look carefully, everything’s a dance.
I don’t think there’s ever been a time in the history of human race where we had to process so much information. People who have more information are more valued and I think that’s very dangerous.
- Arundhati RoyKisss(s)
Keep it short, simple, surprising, structured (&stupid).Write short sentences. Avoid putting multiple thoughts in one sentence. Readers aren’t as smart as you’d think.
Learn how brains organize ideas.
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Readers comprehend “the boy hit the ball” quicker than “the ball was hit by the boy.” Both sentences mean the same, but it’s easier to imaFinding what’s behind me
- On Eggs 🥚 My therapist said ‘if you wanna get to know yourself, you’re gonna have to get clear on how you like your eggs’. ?!? - I thought. a few days later, I’m hit by an epiphany as I’m served a plate of chilli scrambled eggs at my favourite place in Copenhagen. After an intense staring contest between me and my plate, I come to the follo... See more
On responding to tension with tension vs. ease
I can’t hold on to water if I clench my fist.
The only way for me to contain it is to open my palm, and have it move through me.