Creativity
This Might Not Work
As humans, we're hardwired to want to reduce or eliminate risk. But the fact that something might not work is no excuse for not doing it.
John MacGaffey
Minimalism
Creative Resilience
Pablo Picasso's "The Bull" perfectly illustrates the creative process.
Mental Models
Survivorship Bias
When we examine our history, it's tempting to look at only the success stories. But the people, societies, and organizations that didn't survive have important stories to tell us as well.
Mental Models
Opening Doors
The internet enables human potential at scale.
Relationships
Random Acts of Coffee
Let’s normalize creating spontaneous moments of joy for others without being prompted or expecting anything in return.
Minimalism
Simplicity is Hard
The instructions for Atari’s Star Trek game were only four words: Insert Quarter. Avoid Klingons.
Mental Models
Pick Your Compromises
It’s tempting to focus on just the benefits. But every decision comes with trade-offs.
Society
Irrational Responses
When we look beyond our emotional, instinctive responses, the world is often different than it first appears.
Storytelling
Imposter Syndrome
If being the first man to walk on the moon isn’t enough to silence self-doubt, then perhaps it’s a universal experience.
How to Follow Your Favorite Sites Without Using Social Media
RSS is the best way to stay on top of the articles published by your favorite sites.
Productivity
The Power of Incremental Progress
As humans, we tend to overestimate what we’re capable of accomplishing in a small amount of time and underestimate what’s possible over a much longer period.
Marketing
Emotional Appeals
Advertising smoking as a feminist activity was devastatingly effective.