Reflecting On Sustainable Growth
Meditation, gratitude, good relationships and more.
“The hippies were right”.
I audibly snorted when Bill Hader said that on a podcast recently. It could have been the goofy midwest accent he used; it emerged in such contrast with the rest of the interview. He’d shared openly about his experience with imposter syndrome and how he’d navigated life after having panic attacks live on the air during his tenure at Saturday Night Live.
Turns out Matt Stone, co-creator of South Park, had said it to Hader first.
“No really, they were right. I know, it sucks”, Stone apparently continued before adding “they’re happy. The shit works. Meditation, gratitude, good relationships… healthy eating…connecting with nature”.
Matt Stone, huh? Who’da thunk.
With advancements in technology and the emergence of AI, the irony of all ironies is that they key to success is still people skills. Check out the video You’re Using ChatGPT Wrong with Jeff Su to learn how direct, clear, and contextualized communication still reigns supreme.
Thanks for being here.
See you next time.
onward.
-dmac
Here are my favorite resources for becoming unobstructed that you can use this week.
watch.
Improv is Funny, But it Doesn’t Have to Be with Jason Mantzoukas.
The Truth Nobody Tells You To Get Rich In Your 30s with Codie Sanchez.
Master the Perfect ChatGPT Prompt Formula (in just 8 minutes)! with Jeff Su.
listen.
Finding Meaningful Work with Jonathan Fields and Rich Roll.
Lisa Damour and the Emotion of Teenagers on Armchair Expert.
Shopify President on Prioritization, Risk, and Meaning with Steven Bartlett.
read.
Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things book by Adam Grant.
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain.
Founder Brand: Turn Your Story Into Your Competitive Advantage book by Dave Gerhardt.
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I’m Derek, a former outdoor guide climbing my way through the tech world. Every week I write essays on personal growth, leadership, and building mental wealth.
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