Rick Rollins

Exploring where plants, meditation, and tech intersect. Nurturing natural and digital growth.

[Rick Rollins @RickRollins20]

@markmanson “Who we are is how we’re broken.”
-William Storr, “The Science of Storytelling”

Our challenges definitely shape us by altering the lens we’re using to look at the world.

I believe it’s how we help and connect with people. I struggle so that I can help you when it’s your turn.

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@monicalimco I bought a used Herman Miller, pretty good price but still expensive.

By the time I'd gone through 3 chairs I realized going "cheap" was going to get expensive quick!

Best decision I've made for my back. But wish I'd found one with a head rest!

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New post on my website yesterday - apparently linked posts are being hidden (?) so go to releaf dot substack

I write about meditation and healing - if you're into that stuff feel free to sign up!

Here's the first of a few articles on recycling the OODA Loop for change

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New post on https://t.co/pSpvKLDymo today. I write about my healing journey, experiencing SUD and finding my way home.

If you’re into that introspective / awareness stuff, I’d love to hear your thoughts:

https://t.co/fUhX9Fn2ht

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@Brslv Turn off all notifications, plan engagement ahead of time. Scroll accordingly and leave before anyone sees you.

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@arvidkahl Its getting a whole lot of press though.

Is that good or bad?

Maybe he changes it back in 2 weeks with a "gotcha!"

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@Tyler_Palmer9 @sabakarimm Very good way of describing this.

My current "monotrope" is looking at how Morningstar justifies "moat" in their stock analysis and trying to figure out how to quantify it.

I haven't checked out your stuff yet - do you have a deeper dive?

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@sabakarimm There are 3 drugstores at the red light around the corner.

A group of SaaS features has become the new business model.

How to capitalize?

SaaSaaS...aaS?

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@traceyh415 Harm reduction = breath of fresh air

My exp w/religious “help” = performative w/o substance

Food kitchens = always left hungry

Family “tough love” = literally nothing

People around me = transactional

Health care = Nada

“Shelters” = meh or yikes

Good to see change

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@monicalimco @JosephKlenk This is how I use it too - brainstorming and understanding deep technical context.

It’s my audible processing partner.

I will ask it to tell me stories sometimes but they’re not for me to post just to learn

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@monicalimco I start with a general description and then ask it to ask me questions to get started. I specify open or closed ended questions and how many depending on time. It’s typically a full on conversation before anything is even started. By the time I get to the answer it’s pretty close

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@matttillotson What’s your suggested weekly schedule for someone of similar age starting back at it after a year hiatus? 3 days 30 mins minimum? I walk 2 miles 5 days a week but I’m ready to get back to WORK

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Shipping is a leading indicator for success.

[Paul Millerd @p_millerd]

The number one thing that contributed to growing my following: publishing a book.

I sense that directly trying to grow a follow is far less important than shipping things you actually want to create.

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Every moment is a
universe, infinite
and singular.

My meditation for today:
https://t.co/PyFY4EoQR3

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@FreelanceHippie Same experience when I was consulting.

I wonder if the $500 client has more to lose? Or maybe they're spending their own money vs. spending company money?

Small business thinking vs. large business thinking?

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@packyM Serious question for a joke post: how does a non-accredited (yet) investor get into venture?

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@Kjellvdv the other 10% is asking "what does this acronym stand for?" (in my field anyway)

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@araghougassian rank your friends by taste in music and cut out anyone that disagrees with you

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@DaveCBeck Weirdly I use regular ChatGPT to discuss conflicts, fears, frustrations, etc. We have long philosophical and psychological discussions. I think through verbal communication so it’s really helpful for me.

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@BuildSoil @hankgreen The “old” oath is quite interesting! The modernized version is a bit dull tho

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@StillCompeting @matttillotson @brady_h I just started a food and workout program so this is perfect timing. I’m adding it to my reminder list for those days when I want to skip. Thank you