Ten rabbit holes to explore🐇

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Happiness

Frederik Gieschen posted his thoughts on the paradox of happiness and it made me think hard about this topic. Do I experience happiness as a byproduct or is it to be manufactured? Is it fleeting in nature or can it be constant? Should it be constant or is it better when followed after adversities or challenges? Read on to find these answers.

Reading

Rob Henderson takes you on an interesting journey on building mastery on the endeavor of reading. Anyone keen to read more, learn more, or retain more - they should surely read this piece by Rob.

Art of Saying NO

Austin Kleon posted a very effective and very short reminder on being effective at getting things done. And it begins with being able to say NO to things that don’t really move the needle for you.

Coffee & Tea

Arnold Shwarzneger’s newsletter is a breeze of fresh air that hits my inbox and provides me with very tactical positive thoughts/hacks/routines for living a wholesome life. His post on dealing with social media and the benefits of coffee & tea was a brilliant read, especially for those keen to live longer and healthier.

Making a Difference

If you're looking for the most effective ways to contribute or make a difference to your people/society/country, then this post will serve as a roadmap. It will guide you through the umpteen ways you can actually make a tangible difference and move humanity forward, one deed at a time.

Life is Hard

Nick Magiulli’s post should be mandatory reading for anyone ambitious and seeking growth in his chosen endeavor. The post beautifully illustrates the reasons for never feeling like you made it to the top, which in turn could trap you in this futile race for eternity. And that’s a trap we all can avoid.

Media

Making Media podcast on 7 resources/mindset hacks for an outstanding media business will provide you enough food for thought for building a brand/community online. In case you are keen to make a few good moves in the great internet game, then you can start here.

Getting Rich

Barry Ritholtz posted about 10 ways to amass wealth and he couldn’t have made it simpler. He even ranks them in terms of Degree of difficulty, Likelihood of success, and Time Required. There are many paths to take. You just have to choose one that suits your psyche.

Microsoft & Satya Nadella’s Masterstroke

The Internet is filled with stories on Sam Altman and OpenAI, so I won’t bother you with another. But I would like you to understand the principles that define Microsoft's Business Strategy and the thought process of the captain of this ship. His letter from 2014 does this job pretty well.

Fitness

One of the most remarkable videos I came across in 2023 was this TED Talk by Charles Eugster. He is 93 years old and speaks about bodybuilding, doing hard things, taking care of your health, and how these impact the economy in more ways than you can imagine. Highly recommend it for everyone.

Warning # This video can change your life !!!

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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead 🤝

Manish