The thing I like so much about this (composite) image is that it depicts what's actually going on for us. When you're in that city, it feels like that's the whole world, but actually, you're standing on the edge of a lonely little rock floating through a vast and silent galaxy.
Success isn't an end state. Success is having the freedom to focus on the grind you actually enjoy.
Most people should spend way less energy trying to get rich and way more energy building a tight-knit friend group that will be with them until old age.
Have been talking to some youth today about careers. Here is one thing I say to those who are not technical but want to be in tech: start in sales. It will help you 1000x and will open up a ton of career opportunities.
Cold email lesson #234:
make it clear why you are emailing the person.
don't just ask to grab coffee.
make sure the person knows clearly why you are reaching out and what the benefit is to them.
Gallโs Law: โA complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work. You have to start over with a working simple system.โ (Via @davewiner)