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@mellisamouse Thanks. Phil... https://abitgamey.substack.com

Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains. Steve Jobs removed unnecessary product elements and focused on core functionality. One of the most important...

In a recent blog post, somewhat rashly, I said I would write a book in 2023. My younger brother picked up on this and asked how he could pre-order it. I know very little about publishing books, but as Jeremy Clarkson might say, How hard can it be? What follows is the self publishing guide I will...

Bees perform the waggle dance to tell other bees where the best source of pollen is. This enables the hive to find food efficiently. Most bees act on this information, but around 15% don’t. Why do some bees go their own way? The answer relates to the long term survival of the hive. Some of the...

@claireu1111 Thank you, Cheap Bison. Here's a pervious post you may enjoy. Cheers, Phil... Kevin Kelly Advice for Geeks (and others)

@613jono Thanks for your feedback. I agree with your main points which I do not see as contradictory to Naval Ravikant's advice. I'd love to know what you make of Sam Altman's advice to startups https://playbook.samaltman.com/ Phil...

@chrispra58 Thank for, Lilly. Here's a pervious post you may enjoy. Cheers, Phil... Kevin Kelly Advice for Geeks (and others)

@sarah12345 Thanks for you feedback. I'm glad it made you think. You may wish to look at the free book: https://www.navalmanack.com/almanack-of-naval-ravikant/table-of-contents or check out the interview with Naval Ravikant: Phil...

I read The Scheme for Full Employment by Magnus Mills. The story is set in a bureaucratic world in which the government implements a bold vision. The plan is for full employment via the construction of an enormous wall. The characters in the story preoccupy themselves with measurement...

@leepad5050 Ah, thanks for your feedback, Renemanfre. You may enjoy my previous post on Kevin Kelly. I hope so. Cheers, Phil... Kevin Kelly Advice for Geeks (and others)

@ayyyy Thank you so much, No Tip. I hope you have a fruitful discussion with the exec. Cheers, Phil... https://www.philmartin.net

The New Rich are those who create opportunities for themselves to become wealthy by leveraging knowledge and creativity. A key aspect is knowing what to do, with whom and when. To join the New Rich we need to be open minded, perpetual learners. How to get rich (without getting lucky) Naval...

@jeromiusintoonesimus Books often provide a world view, a more complete perspective on a topic. Phil...

@jeromiusintoonesimus Hi Boydie, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I totally agree. Kevin Kelly provides great insight. I hope you enjoy the attached too. Thanks, Phil... https://abitgamey.substack.com/p/how-to-join-the-new-rich

In an email to Tesla employees, CEO Elon Musk shared 6 productivity rules: Avoid large meetings Avoid regular meetings Leave a meeting if you’re not contributing Use simple language Communicate directly Follow logic, not inappropriate rules 1. Avoid large meetings Large meetings blight...

@ayyyy Ah, thank you. Much appreciated. Phil...

@jeromiusintoonesimus Thank you for your feedback. Phil... https://www.philmartin.net

Kevin Kelly is a forward thinker, speaker and author. He founded Wired magazine and writes with great insight. Six years ago he turned 68. For each year of his life, he gifted a piece of advice to his children; things he wished he had known at their age. Each year since, on his birthday, he has...

@ayyyy Hi No Tip, I'm delighted that you enjoyed the post. I wrote it myself. ChatGPT is a fantastic resource and I often use it for an initial outline of a post, but not this time. Could I interest you in future weekly posts? Cheers, Phil... https://abitgamey.substack.com/about

I love building things. The act of turning an idea into a tangible item is magical. Building walls. Making a table with a chess board inlay. Designing a logo. Developing a financial model. Coding a mobile app. The creative process brings me great pleasure. Almost without exception, the things I...