Trevor McKendrick - The case for optimism
Hi all,
I hope you enjoyed the election. Now back to real work!
Trevor
The Case for Optimism (PDF)
We have a moral duty to raise optimists
Duolingo CEO interview (article)
Question: “Do you think that there’s a conflict between gamification and engagement — the things that you’re historically successful at — and education? How do you manage that conflict?”
Answer: “Very easily. Always go with engagement.”
patio11 compares the NYT to Polymarket (tweet)
One institution is afraid of being wrong. The other desires to be right.
That is not the same thing.
A great ad by Calm that will not make you laugh (tweet)
The best 30 seconds of my day.
A couple dance at the Paris Opera Ballet (YouTube)
Pretty, difficult, easy-to-appreciate for non-ballet dancers.
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Monday, October 28, 2024
Hi all, I'll be at Money2020 today and tomorrow. If you're there too, Godspeed & good luck. Trevor McKay Coppins interviewed BYU's Jewish quarterback (tweet) As I like to say every year
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Monday, October 21, 2024
Hi all, Please have a wonderful week. Trevor How to Be Polite (article) Surprisingly light on actual advice on being polite but an interesting take on a general life strategy, plus its benefits. Bret
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Hi all, My buddy Ken Frei is looking for his next gig. He's a product manager, looking for a leadership or senior IC role @ a company wit $2M+ revenue & <150 employees. His email is
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Monday, September 30, 2024
Hi all, Remember your agency, that you can solve the problems around you. In your immediate, physical vicinity. Trevor Is The American Dream Alive and Well? A public debate (podcast) Great debate -
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