Friday Thoughts
These thoughts have been swirling in my mind like socks in a dryer. Which ones strike a chord with you?
One: Weekly review to identify wasted time.
Reflect on your previous week’s work. Consider what was useful and what wasn’t. About 80% of your busy work this week was unproductive. What if you ignored it? Nothing.
Two: There’s a lack of serious people.
Most people aren’t serious. I don’t mean solemn. I mean they can’t be taken seriously. They’ll say, “I want to lose weight,” or “We should get together,” or “I need a new job.” But they won’t do anything about it.
We need more serious people who are committed to their words and actions.
Three: Software will change.
The first wave is that software will resemble web content. There will be more of it, and most will be poor quality.
The second wave will redefine software. It will shift from where things get done to what does the things.
Both scenarios advantage people with strong ideas, excellent taste, and clear communication skills.
We are entering an era of massive production capability, but most people will use it to make and consume low-quality products.
Four: Few things are as great or bad as your imagination suggests.
The news wants you to rise and fall to its drama and hope levels. It’s better to get out of that cycle. Most of their claims aren’t as bad as they seem or as positive as they want you to believe.
Live your life. Talk to people. Get hyper-local. Take the long view. Focus on what you can control. Enjoy the outdoors. Do stuff.
You will feel more content.
Five: What would you like to know?
I’m obsessed with the consultant on my devices. ChatGPT is transforming my worldview.
My first love affair with technology was when blogs taught me everything I needed to know to be a great salesperson and become an entrepreneur. There was so much to learn.
Then came the algorithm. My habits shifted from “What do I want to know?” to “What does the internet have for me today?” I’m not proud of it, but I’ve scrolled and refreshed my YouTube feed for extended periods, adding videos to my “Watch Later” playlist without watching them. It’s digital junk food.
Then AI chat emerged. My mind shifted back to “What do I want to know?” and I can follow up with, “Show me how to do it.”
The barrier between idea and action is decreasing. It’s the best time to be someone who sees what should exist. It’s an exciting time to be alive.