Daily Reads

Daily Reads “Daddy’s home! Man who left family in 1998 for a 31,000-mile stroll around the world finally ends journey” The man left his family—and for what? An adventure no one will care about after it’s out of the news cycle? If you’re going to see a vision fulfilled, make sure you’re “going” and not “leaving.” “Going” makes room for purpose. “Leaving” is running away. “How Set Theory Can Make Yo...

Daily Reads “We were taught that Earth orbits the Sun in a closed circle.” We have never been in the same space twice, and we never will be. It may look the same, but in the big picture, it’s an opportunity to experience life anew. So make the most of every opportunity today. “This is the Place: Setting the Mood in Fiction” Take in the places where you are. You might be surprised at what’s inspire...

Daily Read “Getting Sith-Pilled on the Boomers” Fascinating commentary on a generation’s cultural myth. The art we create will hold our values—whether we are writing to illustrate what evil is, or painting a beautiful scene to tell the story of goodness. And sometimes the art betrays our own deceptions. This article is a masterpiece in interpreting a work of art. And whether or not you agree with...

Daily Read “People don’t understand SpaceX” If we’re not careful, we can underestimate the outcomes and the value of vision in our own lives. Choose to believe (imagine) what’s possible helps us take action to see it through. And choosing to be grateful helps us keep the value in sight. Get full access to Creativity & Culture at www.creativityandculture.com/subscribe

An ancient manuscript, a World War 2 flight log, and reshaping how you view the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. And it’s the 3rd annual Tree and Treat tradition for my family. (What’s that?) Daily Reads “Written account of Jesus rising from the dead identified in 2,000-year-old manuscript, study suggests” Always interesting that they keep finding corroborating evidence of the Bible. “Jimmy Stewart’s...

You can build your own buy-in (to publish a book, for example) by filling in the blanks (so others don’t fill them in for you). Daily Reads “Giant new dwarf planet discovered in our own solar system — hiding in plain sight” If news of a planet being discovered (of any type) doesn’t inject a healthy dose of wonder into your life... I would encourage you to expand your horizons. “2000 Dilbert Classi...

Daily Reads “35-40 Reasons People Don’t Read Poetry” I find it fascinating how we can experience a bait-and-switch, but be ok with it if the value is there (and technically, this article’s title is correct in a word-play way). Good read on poetry. Applicable to creativity. “33 Lessons at 33” Great list of advice, divided by broad topics. Which is a bit of an “innovation” on the classic “It’s my bi...

Daily Reads “John Cryan, neurobiologist: ‘Coffee, whether caffeinated or decaf, can change the gut microbiome and affect mental health’” Food for thought. The coffee-microbiota-gut-brain axis. “I Relieve You” The turnover is the transition. How often to transitions in life or business stress you out? You might feel like they’re hard... It’s because the transition needs a turnover, and a system to...

Daily Reads “The Next Space Race Is Already Underway. I Saw It in Seattle.” When you choose to take the next step instead of stay stuck where you are (even if it seems like it’s successful), it opens up exponential opportunities for others and yourself. Pursing vision makes room for vision. “Was talking to someone who went broke and he asked how to rebuild.” This is the whole point of personal inn...

Daily Reads “Scientists Say Honey Bee Colonies Are Superorganisms and We’ve Been Understanding Them All Wrong” If the colony is determined by the individual bees that make it up, and each bee has it’s own job, does that make it a superorganism like the human body...? Or does that mean it’s working like a community with social skills and different talents? “Flatworms Lose Their Heads but Not Their...

Daily Read “40 Ideas That Changed How I Think About Almost Everything” Changing how you think about something is the first step to changing how you act with something, even if you’re not feeling it at first. Thinking decides, choices lead, actions come next, and then the rest of your feelings follow. Get full access to Creativity & Culture at www.creativityandculture.com/subscribe

Daily Reads “The Golden Age of Writing Has Begun” People thought AI would eliminate writers, but it seems to be increasing the demand for writers. And as AI content proliferates, human writing will be in demand. A very interesting golden age indeed. “A Beginner’s Guide to Actually Liking Poetry” Poetry is making a comeback, and this guide could help you if you want to dive deeper. The best advice...

Daily Reads “Being Good at Your Job Doesn’t Mean You’re Preparing for Your Next One” “Your job is not your job; your job is to find a better job.” - Scott Adams This can look like—and includes—making the most of the opportunities at your current job, to prepare you for the better job. Whatever that job may be, promotion or new employer. “You don’t have a Calling” It can be easy to blame God by usi...

Daily Reads “What does ‘God is not a respecter of persons’ mean?” 1 Corinthians 1:28 came to mind, and then I read 1:29 after it. “God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.” “before we talk about ai consciousness, do you have a theory about how general anaesthetic works and what...

Daily Reads “Four Signs You’re a Mentally Weak Man” All of these characteristics play into confidence and identity. And they’re applicable to all areas of life—from building a business, to publishing your writing, from working in ministry, to leaving a legacy with your family. “HOW TO BUILD A FREIGHT BROKERAGE FROM ZERO” The context of the article is “freight brokerages.” The transferable principl...

Daily Reads “Trump’s Super Intelligence Campaign” This article by The American Debunk is gold for persuasion and the power of words. And if you don’t want to get into politics, think of it as learning messaging or poetic techniques. Because every technique listed is used in poetry (by different terms). “Grok Bot: How to Hire Your First AI Employee (Full Guide)” What’s fascinating about this are th...

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Daily Reads “Safeguarding the AI Era of Biology: Watermarking the Building Blocks of Life” Besides the watermarking—itself incredible—this article brings up a lot of questions on what’s possible and 3rd order effects we do not yet know. Either way, it feels like “synthetic super intelligence” is just around the corner. “Scientists Unveil ‘Biological Data Center’ Powered by Lab-Grown Human Brain Ce...

Daily Reads “Nine Rounds, One Dead K9, and a Decision that forged me.” Everything that happens is an opportunity, even the hard things. Because those experiences can help other people going through hard things. There’s purpose. And it’s best to prepare. The principles shared here were “forged” long before they showed up. “How Can Women Want Babies When They’ve Never Seen One?” The decisions we mak...

Daily Reads “I Accidentally Found My Real Father” God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Psalm 68:6 (NIV) I Accidentally Found My Real Father “Fertility is collapsing because motherhood is zero-status” How often do we deceive ourselves about the “why” behind our purpose, when it’s really status that’s driving our de...

Daily Reads “The Commute Took My Time” This is how you make the most of every opportunity—by viewing everything as an opportunity. “Iran Has Lost Control of The Strait” Faced with adversity, a new system was created that may long outlive the adversity. That difficult situation you’re facing may lead you to create your own “Hormuz Shuttle” you can scale into a value-adding advantage that is helpful...

Daily Read “Should We Send Our Kids to HAA?” I find this fascinating because of my work in “higher education ministry” at an academy model institution. It seems the academy model is breaking out with the opportunity to build as you learn, and will be a major player in the future of higher education. Since I didn’t cover the topics I intended, I changed the stream title to one that makes more sense...

Daily Reads “Gossip Doubles: The Leadership Lesson No Training Covers” Excellent advice in this article on building self-awareness and people skills. Ask if you’re telling a story that will help work get done, because, “Context is about the work. Gossip is about the person.” “How I conceptualize personality-driven story emails that sell” Being able to see how things connect to something seemingly...

Daily Reads “A Machinist Makes $58,750. The Man Who Owned His Shop Made $15 Million.” This article is an excellent demonstration of the difference talent stacking can make—including communication skills. Sometimes what we envision (the story we tell) leads to what we get. But the stories (vision) we tell may be drafts that can be improved. “Talking Yourself Out of Exhaustion” If the story we tell...

Daily Reads “Thinking It Through Is Not Working It Out” Interesting article that makes you think... Are you in love with knowledge (or theories) so much that you’re trapped in a delusion (or excuses)? Or are you practicing wisdom—applying your knowledge and experience to solve problems in life? “Your Child Needs Poetry in His Head” Consider the perspectives, skills, and values that memorizing a po...