Why is it that hacks and tricks don’t work?| Kourosh Dini
After all, I guess, they were right when they said you always find your way back home. It’s not like this was my first time logging out of WordPress and not looking back for months. Every time I to…| Poorwa's blog
St. Henry II was born in Bavaria in 973. He succeeded his father in ruling Bavaria as duke and was later elected Holy Roman Emperor in 1014. He proved extraordinary in his work for Church reform and expanded missionary activity. He died in 1024 and was canonized in 1146 by Pope Eugene III. The post Henry – The Emperor Who Became a Saint appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
What do you do when the day’s rhythms shift out of your control.| Kourosh Dini
Let me tell you about my cat, Pom. Pom is technically a domestic animal, in the same way that lava is technically a building material. She is a small, fluffy tyrant with zero regard for international law, property rights, or upholstery. She looks like something you'd see on a greeting card, but do not be fooled: Pom is the Pablo Escobar of cats.| Pootlepress
We're bombarded with so much content, so much noise, distilled down to black-and-white, competing for our attention. We react, overestimating how much we know and underestimating all the complexity. We need to read more, but it's not that simple.| ChipLog — Christian Hammond
This has been one hell of a bumpy month, and I have a lot I could scream talk about, but for the moment, let’s talk data. The US Government has spoiled us in recent years with the amount of public data and information available. NIH studies, wastewater virus shedding data, COVID-19 impacts, climate trends and […]| ChipLog — Christian Hammond
“I do my best when my back is against the wall!” How often have you found yourself here? You need to act, but can’t make yourself start—so you wait for the pressure to build. Force becomes the only tool in your kit. Force: The Usual Suspects Force shows up in many disguises: • Waiting for […]| Kourosh Dini
"No" tells the world that we exist.| Kourosh Dini
When your mind wanders and the world asks, “Why can’t you just…?”—it’s easy to doubt yourself and lose trust in your ability to choose. In this installment of our agency series, we explore how repe…| Kourosh Dini
There’s that famous quote: “There’s the story you tell yourself, and the story the world tells about you.”Usually seen in moody typeface over a photo of someone hiking through fog, followed by a podcast ad. But behind the bumper sticker philosophy is something weird and true: we can’t stop telling stories. We explain life through […]| Pootlepress
The other night I was watching a documentary on Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Yes, I know how that sounds. But look, it was either that or scroll aimlessly on my phone for an hour while trying to avoid buying another guitar. So, documentary it was. And then this amazing fact popped out. Brunel, the legendary Victorian […]| Pootlepress
About 20 years ago, I started an MBA.| Pootlepress
Let's dissect agency| Kourosh Dini
From Force to Flow: Building Agency for ADHD Minds – Part 1| Kourosh Dini
A powerful and important question without a simple answer. But if we understand what's behind it, we might find a better path forward.| Kourosh Dini
What do you do when you struggle to engage? In this episode of Rhythms of Focus, we explore how wandering minds-especially those with ADHD-can find a gentler, more sustainable path to meaningful productivity.| Kourosh Dini
This article first appeared in the Byline Times here.| rupertread.net
When you replace a vacuum robot's proprietary brain with open-source firmware, you are not just modifying a device—you are making a statement about ownership and control. Sometimes the smartest choice is to make devices dumber.| Kōdō Simone
In a world of endless pings, every creative act becomes rebellion. This isn't about time management—it's about protecting your spark in a system designed to extinguish it.| Kōdō Simone
When we pretend AI generation is street photography, we're not just misusing terms—we're surrendering authentic engagement with reality.| Kōdō Simone
Single-task tools complement modern devices by combining technological capability with intentional constraints. From offline cameras to e-ink readers, these tools preserve human agency while embracing progress. How thoughtful friction and focused design create more meaningful engagement.| Kōdō Simone
Some of us burn bright in moments of presence, then retreat to darker orbits. It's not antisocial—it's survival. A meditation on the natural rhythm of engagement and withdrawal.| Kōdō Simone
In a world obsessed with optimization, what if the most productive strategy is to stop maximizing productivity? Discover how strategic inefficiency might be the key to reclaiming your work, your time, and your sanity.| Kōdō Simone
Explore how devotion to convenience reshapes human experience, and why embracing the friction of inconvenience might restore depth and meaning to your life.| Kōdō Simone
How lowering your masks can ripple outward, changing not just individuals, but entire communities.| Kōdō Simone
In a world engineered to be frictionless, adding a bit of resistance can be revolutionary.| Kōdō Simone
This post first appeared on Green House here.| Rupert Read
Counterfeit rights and corporate rainbows: looking at the illusion of progress in consumer culture.| Kōdō Simone
Ever wondered why you type “Google” without thinking? It's not just a habit—it's a mental monopoly. See how defaults hijack your brain and explore simple steps to reclaim your mental freedom.| Simone
This article first appeared on Resilience here.| Rupert Read
A photo essay about a Buddhist monastery in California's Carmel Valley, between hot springs, exceptional food, hard-to-reach peaks, and traditional Japanese architecture.| Simone
This piece first appeared on Brave New Europe, here.| rupertread.net
This article with Liam Kavanagh first appeared here.| rupertread.net
