King Richard

Life

On the Line

Young Justice

Survival of the Thickest

Fate: The Winx Saga

Giving Back

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Outside of charity, think about the group MADD (mothers against drunk driving), and all the time and money that was spent. If instead of lecturing children that time and energy went into starting a ride-sharing company, drunk driving deaths could have plummeted decades sooner.

What matters most is optimizing systems to have the right incentives and processes to let innovation, creativity, art, love, and life flourish.

Pick Up Limes App

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It’s a plant-based meal planning app and it’s the most beautifully made app I’ve ever used, both functionally and aesthetically.

The Twisted Cliche

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I call it “The Twisted Cliche.”

The Twisted Cliche is a device that takes a well-known cliche and swaps out one word. This minor “twist” on a trite phrase can land an emotional punch far more effectively than the cliche itself.

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“Literally, look up a list of cliches, and then start swapping words out.”

Education vs Learning

Don’t let your education get in the way of your learning.

Sword of Damocles

The Sword of Damocles is a tale from ancient Greek lore about a courtier named Damocles. He envied the tyrant Dionysius and praised his luxurious lifestyle, leading Dionysius to offer Damocles a chance to experience his position. Seated on a golden throne, Damocles noticed a sharpened sword suspended above him by a single horsehair, symbolizing the constant danger faced by rulers. Fearful, he quickly realized the burden and vulnerability of power. The story warns against the perils of envy and reminds us that with great authority comes great risk and anxiety. Thus, the phrase "Sword of Damocles" is used to signify an impending and ever-present peril.

Good Problems

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Next time you have a not too serious problem, try shifting your mindset to “this is a good problem to have”.

Why, Not What

Anchor yourself to why you do what you do, rather than what you do.

Susceptibility to Awe

I’ve been thinking about why I love the topics I do and realized that at some point for most of them I felt a sense of awe. I wonder if uncovering where we’re most susceptible to awe could be a good north star for figuring out what we should focus on in life.

Nicknames

I once signed up for a high intensity training bootcamp. I was the youngest person in the class and the instructor bestowed upon me the nickname, Playstation. I’ve never really played much video games nor owned a gaming console of any kind, so it didn’t resonate.

Remembering that got me wondering: what nickname would you want to get upon a first impression? What’s the one most obvious trait that you want people to know you for?