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Kevin Rose recently interviewed Platon, a famous photographer, for his Proof podcast. It’s one of my favorite podcasts, and I’m sure this won’t be the last time I mention it. Most of the show is focused on web3 and crypto stuff, so steer clear if that’s not your thing. BUT — although this episode has a little NFT talk, most of it is Platon’s experience photographing some of the most famous and influential people in the world (Muhammad Ali, John F. Kennedy, Putin, Kobe Bryant, Edward Snowden, Obama, and many more). Some of his stories are mini thrillers, and he was nose to nose with Putin 🤯. He also happens to be a fantastic storyteller. Check it out at the link below (I’ve always wanted to say that).
Listen to 'Platon and the optimism of the human condition.'
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One of my favorite newsletters is from James Clear (author of Atomic Habits). It’s called 3-2-1 Thursday and each week, I find myself saving something. He breaks it down into three parts: 3 ideas from him, 2 quotes from others, and 1 question for you. Super easy to digest, and the quality is always high.
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Twitter announced their support for verified NFTs as your profile image. It’s kind of like their blue checkmark, but for your web3 identity. And on the same day (no surprise here, can’t let Twitter steal the limelight for too long), Facebook/Instagram dropped the news that they’re interested in NFTs as well. For Twitter, the NFT verification is a new status symbol. If your profile is a hexagon, you’re telling the internet that 1) you have Twitter Blue (For now, it’s only for Blue users, but I’m sure they’ll roll this out to the public soon) and 2) You’ve created a digital wallet, and you know what a PFP is. You can watch their ad below. Shout out to the Robotos and CryptoMories that made it in the video 🙌
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Meditation has been a true life-changer for me over the past 5-6 years. When I first started, I kept thinking how boring it was or that I’d instantly feel euphoric. I doubted it for a while, and I think I was going about it in the wrong way. If you’re feeling like that, stick with it. It takes time, but make it a daily practice, and you’ll reap the benefits (and so will everyone else around you).
I’ve tried a few different apps and have had mixed experiences. For me, the main benefit of meditation is taking the time to pause, even if it’s just for a few minutes, focusing on my breath and allowing my mind to wander. Over time, it was apparent how meditating improved my patience and overall well-being. Once I felt that difference, it felt like a mini superpower, and I can clearly tell when I’ve missed a few days. This year, I’ve made it a goal to carve out even more time for my practice (shooting for at least 10min, twice a day). Here are some things that have worked for me: Waking Up (most in-depth, no frills), Calm & Headspace (most approachable), Oak (simple, beautifully designed), and sometimes I’ll listen to Tara Brach (incredibly calming voice, more spiritual).
From Me 🎒
This post-it note hangs from my monitor to serve as a reminder to be less judgmental and more curious. You can find a few versions of this quote floating around, one from ol’ Walt Whitman and even Ted Lasso. I think little reminders keep things like this top of mind, it’s clearly a lot harder than just looking at a post-it, but it’s a start 🤞
Platon touched on this in great detail on the podcast I shared above (here’s the link again).
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