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July Favorites
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Hey there, This week, I'm sharing a quick recap of my favorite lessons, reads, and shares of the month. We'll be back to the usual articles next week. If you came across anything great this month (whether it’s a book, podcast, or insight) I’d love to hear about it! Just hit reply and share what you loved. PS: Join me next week for our monthly, Cooking with AI (Live!) event to catch up on the latest AI features and see how to actually put them to use. See you there! July 2025 RecapRead this on the web | Subscribe ReadsThis month I picked up The Inner Compass by Lawrence Yeo, one of my favorite essayists. I’ve been following his work for years, so buying the book was an easy yes. It’s incredibly short and easy to read, something you could finish in a single afternoon. Chapters 12 and 13 were standouts for me. One is about creating as an act of agency, the other about choosing mastery over status. This book isn’t trying to overwhelm you with frameworks or fix you. It’s more of a gentle nudge inward. A reminder that your direction doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. The Good: Simple language, thoughtful pacing, and just enough illustration (literally and figuratively) to help the ideas land. It’s the kind of book that feels easy to revisit. The Bad: I think most people here would get more value from his essays, which feel a bit more layered and nuanced. The book seems best for people just starting out (recent grads, early career folks, or anyone feeling stuck). Still, even as a refresher, it hits a meaningful note. If you’re in a season of reorienting, this one might be the right thing at the right time. Some Highlights: (Side note: I have a Telegram group chat for people who like reading non-fiction books to share highlights and current reads. If you'd like an invite, reply to this email with the best nonfiction book you read last year and what you're reading next.) ListensLately, I’ve been thinking about how the AI revolution won’t just change our tools, but also the timeline behind our careers. The old model, go to school, pick a path, climb the ladder, feels less and less relevant in a world where so much is shifting. If AI reshapes the work itself, it also reshapes what a meaningful career looks like. These two episodes offered thoughtful perspectives on what the alternative might look like. Both explore paths shaped by curiosity, exploration, and flexibility, rather than rigid plans or traditional markers of success. What if you’re not off track… and never have been? (What Works)Tara McMullin's 500th episode is a pep-talk for anyone who fears they’re “behind.” The conversation reframes career detours as features, not bugs, and lands on this gem: “You can’t be ‘off track’ for a life that doesn’t yet exist.”
Brie Wolfson: Learning to Love Flounder Mode from Kevin Kelly (HyperLegible - Not Boring Radio)Packy McCormick sits down with Brie Wolfson to unpack “Flounder Mode,” her viral essay on Kevin Kelly’s career style built on relentless curiosity. Brie’s takeaway: “Flounder Mode is a way of building a career by following your curiosity. It’s winding, weird, and often illegible.” The episode explores how to turn curiosity into output (not aimlessness) and why that mindset might become a superpower in the AI era. The future might belong to those who are willing to flounder well.
Highly recommend both if you’ve been rethinking the story of work too. SharesIn case you missed it, I shared three new articles this month:
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9-5, Monday-Friday, in-person office work are all relics of the past. Let's revolutionize how you live by changing how you work.
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Hey there, This week, I'm sharing a quick recap of my favorite lessons, reads, and shares of the month. We'll be back to the usual articles next week. If you came across anything great this month (whether it’s a book, podcast, or insight) I’d love to hear about it! Just hit reply and share what you loved. PS: Join me next week for our monthly, Cooking with AI (Live!) event to catch up on the latest AI features and see how to actually put them to use. See you there! June 2025 Recap Read this...