Category: Member Posts
Automation is about hiding workers – Avoid Blind Capture – Don’t give a fuck about work – 3 Threads – Feb 3 2024
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I’m going to be testing out content for the next bit. If you’re from the PKM Weekly newsletter and don’t like the content, feel free to unsubscribe. You should only ever spend time on things that fit with your current needs. Here are 3 threads I’m thinking about this week. When You Think Automation Think…
Content Plans for 2024
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I’ve produced two almost weekly newsletters for a few years now, and while I think there is something to be said for hitting a schedule, schedules can also mean you churn out a bunch of low-quality shit that no one wants to read. At this point, I feel like I’ve done more of the later,…
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My kids are figure skating all weekend and my wife is coaching. I finally have a chance to sit down at 9 pm after starting at 5 am. Family comes first. Have a great weekend.
We Learn Better When we Teach
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Do we Use Polymath as Perjory Now
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Are there any polymaths anymore? Can someone know everything today with how fast information expands? Today we talk about how calling someone a polymath is purely about stroking their ego. To read these posts become a member. Members get access to my raw book notes and my courses..
What I’ve been Reading
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We recap a bit about future projects and the books I’m reading over Christmas..
The Ability to Read is a Superpower
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Today we talk about the power of focused attention and how many jobs don’t let us have any time to focus our attention on the work they are theoretically paying us to do. To become a member sign up. Members get all my book notes and courses..
You don’t need purpose if the task fills your mind
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Hey this is usually a members post. Members get all my book notes, and courses when they become members. You should become a member too. From Derek Sivers as he speaks about people searching for their “purposes” or “passion”. When we’re actually engaged in the flow of fascinating work, we don’t think in these terms.…
Some Books that Show how Lame AI Is
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Today we talk about the AI hype cycle and how bad AI really is when someone tries to make it fail. Plus, VC’s want you to believe their hype so they make money, that’s why we’re hearing about AI. To read the whole post become a member. Members get all my courses..
On US Turkey Day I was a Productive Canadian
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On US Turkey day I worked lots at hard to understand high risk projects for work and at the end of the day felt like I had energy to spare. This contrasts with regular weeks when I feel spent. Today we talk about some ideas about what causes burnout…it may not be doing too much.…