The regret minimization framework. From politeness to partnership: embracing conflict. Streaming wars.
Journal of discoveries #53 - 15th of April, 2023
Welcome to the 53rd 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
“The regret minimization framework.” by Jeff Bezos.
The Regret Minimization Framework is simple. The goal is to minimize the number of regrets in life. When faced with a difficult decision:
Project yourself forward into the future.
Look back on the decision.
Ask "Will I regret not doing this?"
Act accordingly.
Personal development
The regret minimization framework.
Engineering your career support network.
The personal quarterly review.
The art of the apology.
Habit stacking: how to build new habits by taking advantage of old ones.
Unlocking your potential: what it means to do your best.
Age people are happiest, least happy.
Work-life balance vs. work-life integration—which holds more benefits?
Innovation
The streaming book (streaming wars).
How digital acceleration can help you out of the downturn.
The art of the insight: learnings from 30 years of curiosity and empathy.
Product-led marketing.
Why AI might need to take a time out.
Planning for AGI and beyond.
Pause giant AI experiments: an open letter.
Leadership and management
From politeness to partnership: embracing conflict.
Five things that separate the best workplace cultures from the rest.
Starbucks's new CEO just made a very unusual announcement, and every company should do this.
How to deal with an ‘energy vampire’ at work.
Tired of after-work emails and calls? In these countries, they’re outlawed.
15 things I believe (from Bob Sutton).
One book
“Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life” by Nir Eyal.