#141 Thoughts on Thinking

“A man’s flight through life is sustained by the power of his knowledge”
Austin Miller

A video to give meaning

(20 min) Start With Why – Simon Sinek

Why tf do we do the things we do. Sometimes I have no idea and sometimes people do a horrible job of explaining Why… because they too don’t know. Felt more grounded knowing that’s not entirely their fault, we’re sorta fighting biology.

A short video because I hate checklists

(3 min) Red & Blue Thinking: Two Different Types of Work

2 distinctly different types of thought create 2 distinctly different types of outcomes. Divergent vs convergent thinking. Creative vs automatic thinking. I tend to dislike convergent thinking – ideas are more fun. But Capt David Marquet has gotten me thinking about it differently.

Another short video because… vision

(3 min) Gordon Ryan – Short & Long Term Goals

Because sometimes I get lost in the sauce. This helps with long term, I suppose.

A longer video on what is happiness

(15 min) Harvard Happiness Study

“Single greatest factor in determining happiness is the quality of your relationships”
Ahh… the duality of present day. We want growth and progress and status. Unfortunately death doesn’t really care how we feel… we just die. Every research I see on happiness… it’s the same damn factor. Quality of relationships.

Weekly (monthly) Banger

I Am Not Who I Was by Chance Pena
Periodically have this song on repeat. The vibes? chefs kiss

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

My name is Colin and I like to ramble about life. My mom tells me I’m special and I think the Officials are starting to believe her. I like reading (mostly picture books) and telling people they’re wrong. If you figure this life thing out, pls let me know, it’s a toughie.

You can hear me talk (read?) more about myself here.

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