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From our sponsor: Here are this week's top reads: // oneWhy is everyone ‘sober-ish’ all of a sudden?5 minutes | Wall Street JournalI now choose a seltzer over a margarita. The "sober-ish" movement is reshaping how we hang. It shortens evenings and can make for awkward gatherings. Beyond the health warnings and clear-headed mornings, what's driving this deeper shift? // twoThe challenges of retiring from a high-powered job3 minutes | Harvard Business ReviewFor many executives, retirement promises newfound freedom—more time and fewer obligations. But it’s also accompanied by a sense of loss: identity, status, and purpose. What if retirement is not an end, but the start of your next big chapter? // threeGetting started with AI: Good enough prompting9 minutes | Ethan MollickMy biggest AI mistake — treating it as a “Google Alternative” instead of a thinking partner. Then I made the mistake of going down the “perfect prompt” rabbit-hole. My new approach? Treating AI like an infinitely patient (but forgetful) intern. And just getting the reps in. Stories from my lifeWe're deep in the tween years and I am already getting the eye rolls. The "Feelings Hiroshima" has yet to come, but here's a beautiful and pragmatic thread on how to approach it as parents. And I'm grateful to be this loyal RadReader's kickass sensei! This Week on The Examined Life PodcastThis week's episode: What is your love language? Below the Fold
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Hi Reader, I hope everyone's having an awesome start to the weekend. No concerts for us, but on deck we've got Four Tet, Barry Can't Swim and Rüfüs Du Sol. This tweet made me smile with pride: I'm 27 years removed from an introductory Comp Sci class but have spent 5 hours a day in 2025 learning how to use Cursor. (I even burned through $50 worth of credits!) As we saw with DeepSeek, the pace of innovation is frenetic. I'm excited to be on the bleeding edge of it all - at a young 45 years old!...
Hi Reader, Happy weekend! We just got back from the Jamie XX show at The Shrine Auditorium. Here's a video This month we also crossed a serious milestone. I've been sending this newsletter for 10 years. Many of you have been on this ride for the entire decade. And whether you're a veteran or reading this for the first time - thank you. For nostalgia's sake, I pulled out the first issue: (I always giggle at that last sentence!) To celebrate this milestone we're offering a $400 discount on our...
Hi Reader, Hope everyone’s weekend is off to a great start. In LA, the winds have subsided, and the city and its residents are grappling with the magnitude of destruction. Thank you for those who reached out about donating. (We created two guides: one for displaced individuals and the other for places to donate.) In the first story this week, you'll hear Lawrence Yeo's harrowing tale about leaving his house abruptly and living through the dark cloud of uncertainty. Enrollment is also open for...