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If you can write it down, AI will be able to do it

Writing down your processes is the key to effective work, but it’s increasingly becoming a sign that your job might not be AI-proof.

10h ago

If you can write it down, AI will be able to do it

10h ago

Early lies are an easy red flag

Honesty and helpfulness are two virtues that are key to any great relationship, so it’s easy to spot long-term trouble if either of those…

1d ago

Early lies are an easy red flag

1d ago

Connectors require facts

The state of learning (particularly memorization) is at a weird place in time. Since the launch of Google 25 years ago, and steadily…

2d ago

Connectors require facts

2d ago

The Sunday Summary: Early thrashing, quality from quantity, and offering pain

In an effort to help me keep up with everything I post each week, here is my latest “Sunday Summary” of my posts from the week.

3d ago

The Sunday Summary: Early thrashing, quality from quantity, and offering pain

3d ago

We control the means of production

For nearly all of human history, a select few controlled the means of production. A handful of people owned the factories, the facilities…

4d ago

We control the means of production

4d ago

I wish it was more, but at least it’s not less — Micke

In an effort to see the bright side of things, when I wish that something was a little bit better I instead try to feel happy that at…

5d ago

I wish it was more, but at least it’s not less — Micke

5d ago

Sit in the third chair

Being able to see things from another person’s point of view can be powerful. Gaining attunement (to know what they’re thinking) and…

6d ago

Sit in the third chair

6d ago

Offer pain when it’s necessary

It’s often true that pain can make you a better person. Even with your body, broken bones end up stronger than they were before the break…

Jan 15

Offer pain when it’s necessary

Jan 15

Quality comes from quantity

There’s often a tension we face when considering “quality” versus “quantity”, but I don’t think that they’re opposing forces. Years ago I…

Jan 14

Quality comes from quantity

Jan 14

Thrash early, not late

In most projects, you need to get a handful of people involved to get their input. The more you can front-load that input, the more…

Jan 13

Thrash early, not late

Jan 13

Mickey Mellen

Mickey Mellen

I’m a cofounder of @GreenMellen, and I’m into WordPress, blogging and seo. Love my two girls, gadgets, Google Earth, and I try to run when I can.

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