Rule of thumb for spotting upcoming trends: If it’s a talking point on Reddit, you’re probably early. If it’s a talking point on LinkedIn, you’re def… - George Mack

The strangest paradox I've seen in highly creative people is how uncreative their creative process is. Simply saying: "I will sit down and come up with twenty bad ideas every day this year" often beats any fancy note-taking system or binging LSD waiting for ideas to happen.

3-factor authenticator for decisions: 1). Luck razor - What do I think will produce the most luck in the future 2). Story razor - What do I think will make for the best story 5 years from now? 3). Alive razor - What makes me feel the most alive behind the eyes? If all 3, go.

Golden rule: Never underestimate someone’s ability to get in their own way.