Tom Schmidt
@neverbeneedy
Tom Schmidt
A timely reminder from Clear Thinking:
“ One reason the best in the world make consistently good decisions is they rarely find themselves forced into a decision by circumstances. ”
“ One reason the best in the world make consistently good decisions is they rarely find themselves forced into a decision by circumstances. ”
Brain Food: The Most Valuable Skill
It doesn’t matter what position you find yourself in right now. What matters is whether you improve your position today. Every ordinary moment is an opportunity to make the future easier or harder.
Brain Food: The Three Lenses of Opportunity Cost
- “Offer 5 surprising, bold suggestions for specific ways to improve the following piece of writing. Along with each suggestion, include a detailed, creative explanation with your rationale.”
- “Act as an unpredictable, brilliant writing coach who offers strange, quirky , creative suggestions. Provide specific, granular input.”
- “Detail novel topic
Weird prompts, better answers 🧠
When everyone else feels exhausted, that’s your opportunity to accelerate
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According to researcher Owen Schaffer of DePaul University, the requirements for achieving flow are: Knowing what to do Knowing how to do it Knowing how well you are doing Knowing where to go (where navigation is involved) Perceiving significant challenges Perceiving significant skills Being free from distractions1
Francesc Miralles • Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Edmund Wilson regrets that it is impossible for him...
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read manuscripts
contribute to books or periodicals
do editorial work
judge literary contests
deliver lectures
address meetings
make after-dinner speeches
broadcast.
...under any circumstances to:
contribute to or take part in symposiums
take part in chain-poems or... See more
STEP 1 — THE WILSON LETTER AND BEYOND - The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss
Herzog believes modern Western education has failed by prioritizing making children happy over making them strong. He argues the world is harsh and complicated, and children should be prepared for relentless judgment and failure. This educational philosophy produces a generation unprepared for the difficulties of creative work and life generally.
Your Daily Podcast Summary
Charles Miller on balance:
"Spend a handful of hours a day going fast. Crush a gym session. Do deep work on a project you care about. Spend the rest of the day going slow. Take walks. Read books. Get a long dinner with friends. Either way, avoid the anxious middle where you never truly relax or truly move forward."
"Spend a handful of hours a day going fast. Crush a gym session. Do deep work on a project you care about. Spend the rest of the day going slow. Take walks. Read books. Get a long dinner with friends. Either way, avoid the anxious middle where you never truly relax or truly move forward."