The Myth of the Breaking News Cycle
The whole concept of breaking news runs on a very potent myth.
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20 Quotes from Atomic Habits by James Clear
If you’re anything like me you want to build better habits into your daily life. Too often I have grand plans and quickly fall off the wagon. Atomic Habits reminds us to start simple by making it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying.
12 Quotes from The Revenge of Analog by David Sax
Digital is not always the sweet fantasy that we think it is. Analog tools, with their limitations, actually enhance our experience with whatever activity we are doing with them. There are tradeoffs but there are also tradeoffs when it comes to digital that we oftentimes don't see.
16 Quotes from Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Cal Newport argues for intentional technology use, emphasizing choosing tech that aligns deeply with personal values. Newport recommends a “digital declutter” to reclaim solitude and meaningful engagement, avoiding shallow distractions to preserve autonomy and genuine connection.
20 Quotes from Think Again by Adam Grant
Adam Grant’s Think Again argues we often fail to question our biases and assumptions. He emphasizes rethinking as a crucial leadership skill, urging leaders to actively seek honest feedback, rely on data-driven decisions, and openly admit mistakes to grow and improve effectively.
Vision and Isolation
One thing I try to remember when working out a vision for a new initiative, project, or even just small changes.
A vision birthed in isolation is a vision that dies in isolation
Justin Irving
Grit and Deliberate Practice When Learning Anything
Grit coupled with deliberate practice will help you attain your learning goals on any topic. Angela Duckworth has four helpful tips when it comes to the topic of grit.
7 Ways I Have Been Reading More Books Per Month
Listening regularly to Cal Newport’s podcast inspired me to enhance my reading habits, prioritizing Kindle use, scheduling dedicated reading sessions, choosing books over phone scrolling, shifting from podcasts to audiobooks, and finishing books with intentional “closing pushes.”
15 Quotes from Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee
Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee critiques productivity culture and argues for doing less, emphasizing genuine production over busywork. Helpful for anyone feeling overworked.
Leadership is a Relational Enterprise
I love this quote on leadership from Dan Allender:
"Leadership is not about problems and decisions; it is a profoundly relational enterprise that seeks to motivate people toward a vision that will require significant change and risk on everyone's part. Decisions are simply the doors that leaders,