Surprising science-based benefits of reading everyday. How to respond to the coming AI cost shock. Why Netflix is betting on systems thinkers.

One "must" for this week: Surprising science-based benefits of reading everyday

Reading is a human ability that hijacks ancient brain circuits that we originally used for pattern recognition in nature.

Daily reading gives us a lot of cognitive benefits including stress reduction, improved memory, stronger focus, expanded vocabulary, and better brain connectivity that can even slow the progression of Alzheimer's and dementia.

And I also like this quote from Charlie Munger: “In my whole life, I have known no wise people (over a broad subject matter area) who didn’t read all the time — none, zero.”

Personal development

• Surprising science-based benefits of reading everyday

• An uncomplicated man

• Beyond time management

• Gifting

• Living intensely doesn’t mean living a busy life

• Stop making a 5-year plan (do this instead)

• The traffic jam theory of success

• What “Enough” feels like, at 18 and 48

Innovation

• How to respond to the coming AI cost shock

• Anthropic’s CPO on what comes next

• Human life in a post-AGI world

• Nvidia’s risky business

• Research: the innovation problems AI can’t solve

• Rethinking work: a reintroduction

• Seeing like a state

• The future of knowledge workers in an AI-driven world

Leadership and management

• Why Netflix is betting on systems thinkers-not specialists-in the AI era

• Can more women leaders be both liked and effective?

• The architecture of connection

• The playbook for building high talent density teams

• The predictable executive career arc is over

• When employees are held accountable for AI-Generated decisions

• Your best sales tool isn't your tech stack

• “Leadership drift” is stalling your AI strategy

One book

"How Will You Measure Your Life?" by Clayton Christensen.