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Mindset
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On Self-Importance and What Actually Changes
A tweet from @jdh: 'I think, but I am not sure, that the only thing that changed was my sense of self importance?' — on what actually changes when you succeed or improve. The epistemic humility of the framing is the point.
The Data Science Mindset
Zipfian Academy's post on the data science mindset — the cognitive habits and intellectual approach that distinguish effective data scientists from people who merely know the tools. Published by one of the first data science bootcamps when the profession was still being defined.
The Most Common Failure Mode is Failing to Show Up
Ryan Waggoner's argument that the most common reason people fail at side projects, startups, and creative work is simply not showing up consistently — not lack of skill or bad ideas, but the execution gap between intention and daily practice.
I Don't Have Time
Matt Swanson argues that 'I don't have time' is rarely true — it's almost always 'I don't prioritize this,' and the honest framing is more useful for deciding what actually matters. A short sharp piece on language and self-honesty about time.
An Unexpected Ass Kicking
Joel Runyon's essay on having a chance conversation with a successful stranger that completely reframed his sense of what's possible. The core lesson: most people dramatically underestimate what they could accomplish if they simply committed to taking action.
Productivity Porn
Vivek Haldar's term 'productivity porn' names the trap of consuming productivity content as a substitute for actual work. The activity feels productive because it's about productivity — but it's a high-quality form of procrastination.
How to Hack the Beliefs That Are Holding You Back
swombat.com's 2012 post on identifying and deliberately challenging the beliefs that constrain what you attempt — treating beliefs as modifiable parameters rather than fixed facts. Particularly aimed at startup founders with invisible limiting assumptions.