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October 2026 2 notes
A lifeboat on which you find yourself
AI summary
Doug notes that spending one's days doing what feels easiest can have consequences, and it is essential to find a balance, or the golden mean, to achieve a happy life. He references Annie Dillard and Aristotle to illustrate the importance of balance in daily life, citing the need to avoid both excess and deficiency. By finding this balance, individuals can create a better future for themselves.
…September 2026 2 notes
Dopamine Responsibly
I love how simple and effective this 2x2 grid is. All it's doing is showing that there are many things we can do to satisfy our brain's need for dopamine, some of which are sustainable and cheap, and others that... aren't.
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Debería tomar más fotos
I take far fewer photos than I used to, which is ironic because the cameras on the phone in my pocket are the best I've ever had. Maybe something like this could help?
Note: the competition mentioned happened five years ago, and yes, the title of this post is a play on the name of Bad Bunny's excellent 2025 album)
…August 2026 1 note
June 2026 2 notes
Important. Difficult. Succeeding.
AI summary
Doug discusses a video by Russell Davies, in which Davies recounts visiting Microsoft's campus and being asked by Bill Gates, "What are you working on?". This question prompted employees to ensure their projects sounded important, difficult, and successful. Doug notes that this line of questioning can be a useful audit for thinking about one's work.
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A good reminder
Source: Are.na block · Life Advice channel