AUGUST 19 - ISSUE #1
Nathanael Yellis
Politics + Marketing + Tech // How to be human through all of it.
Top reads from this week in tech + politics + simplicity + leadership.
Here’s an attempt for my reading habit help yours. These stories have stuck with me this week. To each I’ve added why. I hope they inspire you.
Tech
Welcome to AirSpace | theverge.com
NY: Why does every coffee shop and Airbnb look the same? Why are we all painting our walls white, installing reclaimed wood + metal, & hanging Edison bulbs? It’s because of the internet. If every space aspires to the same aesthetic, is it good?
Politics
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[This article is no longer online] NY: For a nerd like me, it’s always fun to delve into the what-ifs of arcane bits of rules or processes. This article does that well. The truth, though, is that reality is usually less arcane and more brutish. Nonetheless we can hope! |
Simplicity
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NY: It’s always good to hear from people who’ve detoxed from tech’s insidious addiction. This guy’s story is particularly good, except the end, when he goes back to everything as it was before. Only now, he notices. |
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NY: Lessons from an uber-frugal family who’s living for a greater purpose than money. |
Leadership
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How To Know Which Skills To Develop At Each Stage Of Your Career | fastcompany.com NY: Great description of where to focus your attention on career growth. Hint: the areas you need to be good at change over time. |
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NY: I was inspired by my friend Isaiah’s leadership, and he sent me this video. Want to inspire trust among your people? Watch this talk. |
