1. What I'm not eating -
- When I was in high school I thought soy was a health food. I mixed up soy protein powder, drank soy milk, and ate tofu - sometimes
dipping it in soy sauce or covering it in "soynut" butter. I was soy stupid.
2. What decided to finally open -
- I have a number of plants around my house.
Perhaps you've met Floyd, the money tree. But one of my oldest plants finally opened up and shared some wisdom. Maybe that's what happens when you stop eating them...
3. What crushes my soul -
- Research on Generation Z (born after 1997) shows they are "more likely to prioritize becoming well-off in their jobs...more willing to work overtime...more risk averse, and less likely to be entrepreneurial."
- While this is completely rational and understandable, practicality is often the mask that fear wears, and I just don't thinking trading one's life for "safety and security" is a fair trade.
4. What I think makes a good role model -
- It's football season again, and while I'm not a die-hard football fan, I do think this football player is one of the best role models in the world. I hope Gen Z can take a page out of his book. I
know I try to.
5. What quote I've been thinking about -
"This is the real secret to life—to be completely engaged
with what you are doing in the here and now.
And
instead of calling it work, realize it is play."
-Alan Watts
6. What crossed the line -
- I completely understand companies have to make money. Even Google. And I know advertising is necessary. I get it. I've done it. But I think YouTube
crossed the line. They compelled me to take action. Best decision I've made this week. Maybe this year.
7. What made me cry -
- Yesterday I cried. And I never cry. It's not a macho thing, I just don't cry. But a couple months ago I made a confession about Apple products. At the time I wasn't necessarily
proud of it, but after seeing this I just couldn't hold it together. Flood of tears. If laughter is medicine, this will keep you healthy for a long time.
It's a pleasure and an honor getting to spend some time with you, hope you have a great weekend!
Kevin
P.S. If you'd really like to dive into mischief and experiments, you can follow me on Twitter or visit me on Facebook. I tend to stir the pot...
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