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103 Bits of Advice from Kevin Kelly →

May 4, 2022 • #

A list of observations and life tips from Wired’s Kevin Kelly. This entire list is self-highlighting. Fantastic stuff. Worth bookmarking and reading back through monthly.

A few favorites:

  • No one is as impressed with your possessions as you are.
  • Anything you say before the word “but” does not count.
  • When you forgive others, they may not notice, but you will heal. Forgiveness is not something we do for others; it is a gift to ourselves.
  • Efficiency is highly overrated; Goofing off is highly underrated. Regularly scheduled sabbaths, sabbaticals, vacations, breaks, aimless walks and time off are essential for top performance of any kind. The best work ethic requires a good rest ethic.
  • Productivity is often a distraction. Don’t aim for better ways to get through your tasks as quickly as possible, rather aim for better tasks that you never want to stop doing.
  • There is no such thing as being “on time.” You are either late or you are early. Your choice.
  • Half the skill of being educated is learning what you can ignore.
  • You can be whatever you want, so be the person who ends meetings early.
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