How to increase agency *and* have fun: Work less. Focus more.

„No amount of sophistication is going to allay the fact that all your knowledge is about the past and all your decisions are about the future.“

Organizations that can't measure performance end up measuring performativeness instead.

Speed up in work, slow down in life.

“It is impossible to get better and look good at the same time. Give yourself permission to be a beginner.” — ​Julia Cameron​, The Artist’s Way

You should be a generalist. Generalists can make tradeoffs across the entire stack. It's better in every way, trust me. You can do things that other people couldn't have, you can be creative. The only cost to do so is your ego. You need enough humility to be a permanent amateur

Comparison is the thief of joy when applied broadly, but the teacher of skills when applied narrowly (@JamesClear)

Harsh truth: Running a company is simply a game of prioritizing problems. Here’s how to become the Chief Problem Solver in your business:

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Heuristic for US foreign policy: You should not be competing with South Park's writers.

The truth [✏️ Visualize Value]

I still cannot believe that I can: - look at a world map and tap anywhere to zoom in at street level - instantly access any song, book, movie, tv show, or podcast ever made - have any conceivable question and get an immediate answer or video explanation - take a photo or

If you're inexperienced, don't try to pretend you're not. It will fool no one and make you look ridiculous. Instead just be openly curious. This will seem natural instead of awkward, and you'll learn a lot more.

I continue to think this is one of the most important cartoons of recent years. @marketoonist

Ich verfolge Marcin schon eine Weile. Und bei dem Mist, der momentan in der Timeline angezeigt wird, ist das echt eine Wohltat. https://t.co/6MtiENtcml

A snow day in NYC

scientists figure out the rules so that engineers get to play the game

The holidays are the best time for working. Everyone who usually interrupts you isn't.

Sam Altman’s life advice:

„When you're on the field, play as if nothing else matters. When you're off the field, remember that the game doesn't matter at all."