FOMO: the worst financial trait, Dead horse theory, How generative AI will supercharge productivity
Journal of discoveries #42 - 28th of January, 2023
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Welcome to the 42nd issue of the newsletter, “Journal of discoveries.” Each week, I check a list of hundreds of sources of inspiration to spot exciting articles, videos, podcasts, and books on personal development, leadership, management, technology, and innovation.
Let’s dive in!
One “must read” for this week
“FOMO: The Worst Financial Trait” by Morgan Housel.
There’s one trait whose removal from our personality can do more to improve our financial situation than anything else: the fear of missing out. Having no FOMO might be the most crucial investing skill.
Personal development
FOMO: the worst financial trait.
A system for setting boundaries.
Why do some people hate a job that they once dreamed of doing?
How loneliness is killing men.
Three ways to better understand your emotions.
Emotionally intelligent people know how to listen. Here are five things they do differently.
The right way to respond to negative feedback.
The four types of luck.
Innovation
How generative ai will supercharge productivity.
Glass giants: social media’s sudden weakness.
43 AI-powered tools that will help boost your productivity.
Mastering change – David Schonthal.
In digital transformation, the hardest part is discarding the past.
Hollywood, streaming, and the decline of the hit-driven business model.
Microsoft’s new AI can simulate a person’s voice using just three seconds of audio.
In the innovation game, the best ideas start with the right problem.
Leadership and management
Dead horse theory.
The "stay" interview checklist - how to keep your best-performing employees after a disruptive organizational change.
Advice is a gift; treat it that way.
How leaders can escape their echo chambers.
Personal user manuals / personal readmes.
What great sponsors do differently.
Injustice at work: 4 effective ways to respond.
How to avoid conflict with your boss.
One book
“Couples That Work: How To Thrive in Love and at Work” by Jennifer Petriglieri.
Twitter lists
Here are the Twitter lists from which I get most of the ideas and inspirations. Please note that the categorization is, of course, quite subjective.