October 2024

19 bookmarks saved in October 2024

Your Writing

https://randsinrepose.com/archives/your-writing/
Less than 1% of your writing will be life-changing. 3% will be trivial to write. 4% will strongly resonate with others in a way you didn't expect. 5% will be quite good. 15% probably should've never been published. 26% will illicit a reaction you did not expect. Positive or negative. 28% will be

6 shots

https://x.com/j_foerst/status/1844023863476400440
When I discussed quitting Google to do a Phd, my manager, Steve Cheng, gave me the advice of "6 shots": Doing something meaningful usually takes about 5 years and we are productive for roughly 30 years. That gives you 6 attempts. So pick each one carefully and give it your best.