Tensions
Writing and sharing words would superficially seem to be the same thing no matter where you write and share them. But the number of words, the sorts of words you use, and the amount of focus (or lack thereof) folks…
Which Ends?
A new working paper suggests that there’s an imbalance in the benefits of working with artificial intelligence tools: some people get more out of them than others. And while part of that segmentation has to do with ability—those with relatively less-developed writing…
What’s My Thing?
When starting a new creative project—any kind of project, from writing a book to designing a new type of semiconductor—one of the better questions to start with is “what do I offer that’s distinct from what’s already available?” This isn’t…
Unlocked
One of the reasons I love doing the work I do is that it provides me more opportunities to say the right words to the right person at the right time. Sometimes those words are delivered via a book or…
Lustrous Tools
I recently decided to replace a (digital) tool that I’ve used every day, many times a day, for years. The outgoing tool is called Simplenote, and as the name implies it’s an ultra-simple piece of note-taking software that’s mostly defined…
Other Implications
I’m in the process of finalizing the specifics of a new project, and though the basics are sorted out and my pre-launch to-dos are essentially locked in, there’s still work to be done in terms of the secondary implications it…
Pursuit-Worthy Elements
One way to figure out which challenges (of all possible challenges) are worth pursuing is to gauge how difficult they are to perform, how desirable they are in terms of outcome, and how satisfying the process of attempting them might…
Rising Waters
It’s an interesting time to be alive. I think that’s true both in the curse (“may you live in interesting times”) sense of the phrase, but also in the sense that there’s plenty to be interested in and excited about,…
Fresh Coat of Paint
Novelty can be fun and refreshing; new home, new job, new relationships, new clothes or classes or whatever else. Introducing different variables into our lives in the right way can serve as a self-instigated milestone from which we can kick-off…
Good For Me
I’ve recently segued into a new life season that’s defined by enthusiastic experimentation. This follows a period more focused on reassessment, refurbishment, and reinforcement. I’m familiar with this sort of transition (from previous phases of the same), so I’m aware (at least…