Jacob Pritchard

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

@moizali Altra’s are solid. After going to a wide toe box running shoe you won't go back.

If you’re curious, listen to Rick Rubin’s podcast episode with Golden Harper (Altra’s founder) — great convo about running form & shoe design. 🏃‍♂️🎧

APL looks cool but $280 is mostly style tax.

[David Senra @FoundersPodcast]

I love this idea from David Ogilvy:

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

In the 1960s, Kirk Kerkorian would frequently fly himself into Vegas and land his plane behind his own hotel—guided only by a bonfire and a sheriff’s squad car spotlight.

No runway. No tower. Just vibes.

Reading his biography The Gambler. Absolute baller.

[Kevin Henrikson @kevindegods]

The implementation starts with morning rituals.

Dalio identifies 2-3 "leverage points" each day - actions that create disproportionate results.

He aligns these with his peak mental energy window.

Most people waste their best hours on low-leverage activities:

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

Aristotle says the purpose of art is to make profound truths about life stick in our minds.

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

But “love what you do” works too.

Passion isn’t always something you find—it’s something you build.

Skill, pride, progress—they create love of a craft.

And that becomes fuel.

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

“Do what you love” isn’t just feel-good advice.

When you love it, you’ll obsess longer, push further, and care more than anyone else.

That’s not just fun—it’s a competitive edge.

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

The answers you are looking for are in the silence you’ve been avoiding.

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

My theory on why.

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

Maybe it's just visibility bias, but it seems that a lot of people with outsized success are fans of writing essays. Benjamin Franklin, @pmarca @paulg just a few that come to mind

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

My theory is that it's not because the essays raise their visibility. But rather, it sharpens their thinking. Writing for a public forum forces you to be more critical of your thoughts. @austinkleon wrote about this in Show Your Work.

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

I never fully realized it, but an unease I always had with Gary’s question was the fact that at the end of the day you don’t really know what the one thing is.

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

Framework Upgrade

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

Today I think I might have found an upgrade. @sweatystartup says “How can I invest my hours in a day (that is, my chips in front of me in a poker game) in the opportunities (cards) that are most likely to lead to success?”

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

Just read Jay-Z decoded on kindle. Ordered a physical copy right after. Looks like a better format for the lyric breakdowns and I want it on my shelf.

[Codie Sanchez @Codie_Sanchez]

Want to know Elon Musk's "secret" to running Tesla, SpaceX, and 3+ other billion-dollar companies?

According to Marc Andreessen, it's simple:

"He shows up every week, identifies the biggest problem, fixes it, and does that 52 weeks in a row."

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

A hill I’m willing to die on: Driving in silence is more productive than driving with podcasts or audiobooks on 2x speed.

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

@levelsio @edsviewz If I’m on a photo shoot and the creative director said “show back view” my first thought would be similar to the result you got.

[Jacob Pritchard @jacobpritchard]

As AI tools become more powerful, fundamental and first principals thinking is going to be an even more important skill for young people.