Mike "Bagel"
@bagelpuc
Small Business Counselor, Podcaster, Writer, Connector
Mike "Bagel"
liveyourvalues.co
Find joy and fulfillment: Paying attention to the activities that bring you the most happiness can help you cultivate more joy and fulfillment in your life.
Alex Mathers • The 80/20 Principle: Achieving More With Less
I can’t tell whether this is so obvious it doesn’t merit mentioning, or so fundamental it’s hard to see, but I’ve noticed recently that there seem to be two core approaches people take to establishing trust in communication. Call them “truth-seeking” and “community-seeking.” Most people seem to have a dominant social mode in which they operate basi... See more
Are You a Jerk, or a Liar?
The way to live a full life is to act quickly.
Particularly as you grow older, it’s alarmingly easy to let a year or two (or five) slip by without doing the big things you always felt like doing. You get into a rhythm—not necessarily one you love, but one you become comfortable repeating—and the grooves of your daily routine become deeper and more
... See more3-2-1 Thursday newsletter - James Clear • 3-2-1: Fans vs Critics, the Curse of Jealousy, and the Secret to Living a Full Life
I have thousands of photos of my children but few that I’ve set aside to revisit. I have records of virtually every text I’ve sent since I was in college but no idea how to find the ones that meant something. I spent years blasting my thoughts to millions of people on X and Facebook even as I fell behind on correspondence with dear friends. I have ... See more
Ezra Klein • Happy 20th Anniversary, Gmail. I’m Sorry I’m Leaving You.
Strengthen connections: Focusing on the things that promote trust and connection can deepen your personal relationships and bring more joy into your life.
Alex Mathers • The 80/20 Principle: Achieving More With Less
Like John McPhee waiting on the picnic table for insight on his article structure, Zuiker’s efforts point toward a definition of meaningful and valuable work that doesn’t require a frenetic busyness. Its magic instead becomes apparent at longer timescales, emanating from a pace that seems, in comparison with the relentless demands of high-tech pseu
... See moreCal Newport • Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
“Don’t make stuff because you want to make money—it will never make you enough money. And don’t make stuff because you want to get famous—because you will never feel famous enough. Make gifts for people—and work hard on making those gifts in the hope that those people will notice and like the gifts.” —John Green
Austin Kleon • Keep Going
“Tell me to what you pay attention and I will tell you who you are.” —José Ortega y Gassett