The suck is why we’re here. “The more I think about it, the happier I am that AI is transforming the world of writing. In a way, I think it’ll make it even easier to stand out—because the more people […]
Try the Napoleon technique. “[Napoleon’s] practice, when general in Italy, in regard to his burdensome correspondence. He directed Bourrienne to leave all letters unopened for three weeks, and then observed with satisfaction how large a part of the correspondence had […]
Thin desires consuming our lives. “We are living with a near-universal thin desire: wanting something that cannot actually be gotten, that we can’t define, from a source that has no interest in providing it.” Our modern world fuels these unsatisfying […]
The trap of pure incentive thinking. “When you start seeing every human interaction as a game-theoretic puzzle, you lose access to information that matters.” By reducing relationships to mere transactions, you risk losing out on genuine partnerships and trust. ~ […]
Most problems are people problems. “Most technical problems are really people problems.” In tackling technical debt, it’s often the human issues—such as outdated habits, unclear requirements, and unrealistic deadlines—that are the root causes. ~ learn more
All it takes is for one to work out. Whether in job searches, college applications, or finding a partner, this line offers hope in high-stakes situations. It’s enough for just one to change everything. ~ learn more
Two types of startup pivots. There are “two kinds of pivots and they are very different.” Type 1 pivots involve tweaking the approach to a consistent vision, while Type 2 pivots mean changing the endpoint entirely—a risky move that often […]
Junior job opportunities are vanishing. “Companies that adopt AI at higher rates are hiring juniors 13% less.” The traditional path for junior engineers is disappearing as AI automates entry-level work, leaving many young professionals struggling to enter the job market. […]
Playing entrepreneur on Hard Mode. “I wrote this because I have been feeling like Capitalism needs to be upgraded, and it seems like creating a pledge or manifesto—a movement to strengthen capitalism—might be the fastest way to do it.” The […]
Why aren’t smart people happier? “Across 50 years of data and 30,346 people, the folks who scored higher on the vocab test were a tiny bit less happy.” A deep dive into intelligence and happiness reveals a curious finding: being […]