I wrote something new. This one was therapeutic to think through, as I've been frustrated with my progress. Instead of focusing on local minima/maxima, achieving a global maximum requires consistency. In being consistent over time, you become the outlier blog.stephsmith.io/how-to-be-grea…

Ventilation systems are often the last to be maintained—not great if we're expecting them to filter virus particles from the air. wired.trib.al/THu3Fdr

“The beginnings of all things are small.”

Each winter, fresh snow supports a great conversation about how much we’ve over-designed our streets & roads, & how much space we could reclaim for people & public life. We call them #sneckdowns, or “snowy neckdowns.” GIF via Urban Cycling Institute 🚲  #designspeed

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Underground automated bicycle parking in Japan x.com/stem_feed/stat…

If Asia isn't the darn future, y'all...

This is the COOLEST. A Google Earth-type representation of the planet. Every green dot is a radio station. Click any dot to listen in. It’s like cultural teleportation. You could spend hours with this thing… radio.garden

IKEA is now selling tiny pre-built homes, which are assembled on a flatbed trailer for easy transportation. The base model starts at $47,500.

12 years!

I got a nice little mention in this The New Yorker article about whether the culture of the tech world is shifting its values. newyorker.com/news/letter-fr… #happyday

Languages Infographic caterina.net/2021/07/27/lan…

I've seen a lot of great explainers about Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet. but I'd always wanted one that took a step back, to explain: 1) where the internet is now, then 2) what Starlink is doing, and 3) why it actually matters. so I made it: youtu.be/Q089i8RQPB0

Have you been hearing about F1 too? Confused? I got you! This is F1, explained for rookies. Because F1 isn't just a car race. It's a space program, for the road. Huge If True, episode 8: youtu.be/SSdsncLXLYs

Best flag at Glastonbury so far. “This is a work event.”

Text Your Friends. It Matters More Than You Think. nytimes.com/2022/07/11/wel…

If you spend too much time worrying about the days, you’ll blink and miss the years.

Fear serves a purpose. It sounds an alarm that something you value may be in danger. The ideal response is not to dismiss the alert. It's to troubleshoot. Emotional intelligence involves checking if the threat is real and choosing an effective reaction. link.chtbl.com/RTAdam

How to become the main character in your life. The Character Alarm Method: