Jack Kornfield: finding inner calm. Reverse brainstorming. The evolution of working from home.
Journal of discoveries #71 - 19th of August, 2023
Welcome to the 71st 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
“Jack Kornfield: finding inner calm” interview with Shane Parrish.
How we live depends on which seeds we water. If we water and tend those healthy seeds, those are what will grow in us. And those become who we are in response to the world.
It’s said in the Buddhist teachings that intention is also the basis of karma or cause and effect, that the state behind your action matters as well as the action itself.
Personal development
Jack Kornfield: finding inner calm
It’s time to face the three challenges of learning
How to network without making your skin crawl
Six principles for athletes that work for work, too
Peace negotiations with yourself
How to pass any first-round interview (even in a terrible talent market)
Innovation
AI outperforms humans in creativity test
ChatGPT on steroids: code interpreter
How to train generative AI using your company’s data
13 principles for using AI responsibly
How AI will accelerate the end of the 5-day week
A systematic roadmap to product/market fit
Leadership and management
The evolution of working from home
Why it is sometimes okay to burn bridges at work
Imposter syndrome: why does it happen & what to do about it?
Tips for navigating a work-martyr culture where masochism is confused with commitment
The keys to digital leadership
Leading distributed agile teams
Celebrate to win
One book
“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie.