Think Week #21
How to Unf*ck Your Attention Span
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Here’s your reading list for the week of November 10th, 2024.
S: How to Unf*ck Your Attention Span
T: is everyone richer than me?
T: Your Brain Doesn't Want You To be Successful
F: Find The Courage To Be Disliked
S: I Recently Went Mega-Viral on Substack Notes. Here’s What Happened Next.
SUNDAY
How to Unf*ck Your Attention Span
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Our addiction to smart phones and sticky technology is destroying our ability to focus.
But the solution isn't total abstinence.
It's intentional use.
Develop offline hobbies.
Turn off notifications.
Create digital detox periods.
Your brain will thank you.
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MONDAY
The vibes were off
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Trump's raw and unfiltered approach resonated with voters more than the Democratic Party’s celebrity driven perfection.
The media's portrayal of Trump supporters as a monolith backfired.
America rejected political theatre.
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TUESDAY
is everyone richer than me?
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Hard work and education won't save you from class inequality. Family wealth is the real determinant of success. Social media only amplifies the illusion, making everyone look rich while most struggle financially.
The wealthy hide their privilege, the poor fake prosperity. It's all a confusing mess.
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WEDNESDAY
The Hallucination Problem
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AI language models are confidently wrong.
A lot.
GPT-4 gives wrong answers with certainty 60.8% of the time.
This isn't just an OpenAI problem. It's a fundamental flaw in how these models work.
Don’t blindly trust them.
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THURSDAY
Your Brain Doesn't Want You To be Successful
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Your brain is sabotaging your success.
Psychological roadblocks like fear, confirmation bias, and hyperbolic discounting keep you stuck.
Overcoming these barriers is a lifelong journey.
But even a slight edge can set you apart.
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FRIDAY
Find The Courage To Be Disliked
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Authenticity trumps virality.
Real success in writing isn't about chasing likes or approval. It's about developing a genuine voice that respects human complexity.
A voice that respects a difference of opinion.
Honest and empathetic content can bridge divides even in our politically charged world.
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SATURDAY
I Recently Went Mega-Viral on Substack Notes. Here’s What Happened Next.
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Fleeting fame won't pay the bills. A well-structured business will. Build trust, provide value, and have a rock-solid sales funnel.
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FIN
Please don’t compare yourself to others.
Just because someone appears to have achieved “freedom” doesn’t mean they have.
This is quite prevalent in Los Angeles.
Seeing so many people roam freely throughout the day has a lot to do with the gig economy and not how much money they make.
They could be living paycheck to paycheck and look like they’re free to the naked eye even though they’re one unpaid invoice away from real trouble.
Thanks for your time, will see you on Tuesday.
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P.S. Stay humble
Who should I feature next week?
I used NotebookLM this week to create a podcast conversation that covers everything you should read this week. Let me know if you loved or hated this. I had fun listening to it making dinner last night and I think it's a good place to start if you're not sure what to invest the most time in.