“The good ideas will survive.” — Quentin Tarantino
10 Ideas Worth Sharing This Week
The Biggest Threat Facing Middle-Aged Men Is Loneliness
“Loneliness has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke and the progression of Alzheimer’s. One study found that it can be as much of a long-term risk factor as smoking.”
How To Present News To People Who Have Never Read A Newspaper
“Adapting a newspaper for the modern web isn’t good enough for people who never read newspapers in the first place. We deserve something new.”
How To Set Goals Like Google
“Embrace the 10x factor. That is, ask the question, ‘What would we do differently if we were trying to increase revenue 10x instead of by 10%?”
Do What You Can’t
“Keep your head down. Follow the rules. Do as you’re told. Play it safe. Wait your turn. Ask permission. Learn to compromise. This is terrible advice.”
Americans Are Having Less Sex Than They Used To
“The report did not list causes for the decline. But it cited possible factors including increased access to entertainment and social media, a decline in happiness among people age 30 and over, higher incidence of depression, and use of antidepressants associated with sexual dysfunction.”
The 100 Rules For Being An Entrepreneur
“Competition is good. It turns you into a killer. It helps you judge progress. It shows that other people value the space you are in. Your competitors are also your potential acquirors.”
What Writers Actually Do When They Write
“What does an artist do, mostly? She tweaks that which she’s already done. There are those moments when we sit before a blank page, but mostly we’re adjusting that which is already there. The writer revises, the painter touches up, the director edits, the musician overdubs.”
12 Ways To Become Happier By Simplifying Your Life
“Put down the phone. You don’t need to tweet or post during your adventure unless you’re a sponsored athlete whose livelihood depends on it. I promise you that no one really cares.”
10 Ideas Worth Sharing This Week
“There’s the very real danger that ‘succeeding’ will take up your whole life, while the big questions go untended.” — George Saunders