I Know These Things Are True

Yes, I took notes

  1. Don’t answer emails immediately.
  2. Before turning on your work computer, play with the dog.
  3. No one cares what you did thirty-five years ago at Microsoft.
  4. Drink water. Drink lots of water. As you age, your skin will thank you.
  5. If your job isn’t fun, they’d better pay you a lot.
  6. Write things down. You will forget the arugula at the grocery store.
  7. Political opinions are no basis for a personality.
  8. Never let your job define you.
  9. When in the mud up to your chest for the third time, it’s a great time to quit and do something else.
  10. Challenge yourself with new music, books, films, ideas, and people. You will learn something, often about yourself.
  11. Use AI as a tool, but also put in the work.
  12. Be kind. Always be kind. If you can’t be kind, walk away.
  13. Live in the present moment.
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