John MacGaffey
Innovation vs. Distribution
Though Xerox PARC pioneered the computer interface that billions of people would one day use, Apple and Microsoft ultimately brought it to the masses.
John MacGaffey
Humor and Difficulty
Adding humor, when appropriate, can make difficult conversations easier to have.
Perfect the Process
If your output doesn't need to be perfect, you can instead focus on optimizing the process.
Argue the Opposite
Having a strong opinion requires work, because you have to be able to argue your perspective effectively.
Links for February 20, 2022
🏡 The Home Is the Future of Travel
AirBnB is seeing a rise in "workcations," or people traveling to work remotely from different homes. The lines between work, personal, and vacation are blurring for people with the privilege to work remotely:
Work and life are undergoing a “Great Convergence.
Online Engagement
Some YouTubers intentionally add typos to their videos in order to extend their reach.
Delegation
If you touch a hot pan with your finger, you will pull your hand away before the pain signal has time to reach your brain.
Exploration vs. Exploitation
Pixar's "WALL-E" begins with 39 minutes of dialogue-free storytelling.
Without a Map
When the Egyptians built the pyramids, there were no blueprints to follow at first.
You Are Not a Computer
If you're doing a job that a computer or robot cannot, then you are more than the sum of your mechanical parts.