An essay from Sam Altman: “The most common question prospective startup founders ask is how to get ideas for startups. The second most common question is if you have any ideas for their startup.” | learn more
Internet-famous longevity doctor Peter Attia offers a useful explanation and a short test to make confidence intervals more tangible. I am embarrassed by my performance on the test. Tell me yours and I’ll tell you mine. | learn more
I first heard this parable in a TED talk somewhere. This week I found myself reacting to the volatility of our world. I wanted this reminder of impermanence and long-term thinking. If this is new to you take 2 minutes to read now. […]
Despite the many references to high-brow classics that I have never read, I appreciate the message that writer David Brooks has for the class of 2020. Don’t stop learning hard things and don’t waste this opportunity to stay off all […]
This is not a generic advice article. It’s incredibly detailed and actionable. “Founders get a lot of advice. Taking advice is a skill, and mastering it gives you decision superpowers. There are 4 keys to navigating advice.” | learn more
A recent gem from Paul Graham: “What should an essay be? Many people would say persuasive. That’s what a lot of us were taught essays should be. But I think we can aim for something more ambitious: that an essay […]
Seth Godin has an apt commentary about how most notification these days are ‘pushed’ to the users. Long ago, you’d go on your own schedule to check the bulletin board for updates. | learn more
This is a great article and it’s lessons are broadly applicable to businesses. “There are many different moats but they have at their root only a few different principles. This post is an attempt at categorizing the best-known moats by […]
From Farnam Street: “Innovation doesn’t occur in a vacuum. Doers and thinkers from Shakespeare to Jobs, liberally “stole” inspiration from the doers and thinkers who came before. Here’s how to do it right.” | learn more
Read this if you’re looking for some inspiration to make more time for mindfulness. | learn more