We Should Live Our Lives Wrapped in Humor – 7 Takeaways No. 272
Good dog. The devil you know. AI doesn’t care. Aging should be fun[ny]. Embrace the suck. The world is scary. You know less than you think.
Aging
The World Is Messy – 7 Takeaways No. 262
Your opinion. It’s a messy world. Groupthink is everywhere. Aging and letting go. Common sense isn’t. The importance of friends. The power of expectations. Understanding versus agreeing.
This Maddening Worry – 7 Takeaways No. 247
Lack of perfection. What others think. Mean politics. Don’t get comfortable. Optimism required. Prepare, hope, and act. You should read this.
Zombies Wrecking Society – 7 Takeaways No. 242
Misunderstanding required. Purposeful longevity. I told you so. Google as zombie. Emotional exfoliation. Memes easy, thinking hard. Knowledge vs. understanding.
Talking. With your Fingers. – 7 Takeaways No. 241
What you care about. Brain rot OK? Live memorably. Who to blame. Annoying people. Talking with your fingers. Avoiding the truth.
They Don’t Have Original Thoughts – 7 Takeaways No. 238
Prediction anxiety. Make a decision. Wisdom comes from chaos. Worrying about decisions you’ll never need to make. Be the best geezer. The sound of silence. AI in the classroom.
What should you do instead? – 7 Takeaways No. 231
We only think we remember. The struggle is important. Incentives to anger. Reliably connecting with your audience. Reminders of important lessons. Everyone’s in pain. Responding to offense.
Focus on 24 Hours – 7 Takeaways No. 226
Lighten up. Personal entitlement. One day at a time. Genius ≠ asshole. Boredom vs. change. Lasting 6 minutes. You might be wrong.
Writing That’s Thoughtfully Crafted – 7 Takeaways No. 225
Too old? Find joy. Artisanal writing. Increased expectations. Your responsibility. Judging others. Making good new things.
Repositories of Buried Treasure – 7 Takeaways No. 224
Say hello. Small steps. Truth vs. Convenience. Creativity as antidote. Not all stories are true. Lean into aging. Am I enough?