#100: what we could become
👋 Welcome to the 100th issue of Out of Curiosity, a weekly newsletter promoting ideas to help get 1% better everyday.
My name is Reza, and every week, I go through nearly 100 pieces of content (from books and podcasts to newsletters and tweets), and bring you the best in this newsletter.
Have a clear vision for your future. How can you decide which direction to go if you haven’t clearly defined the destination? It sounds obvious but 95% of people haven’t defined their “Ideal End State” in detail and in writing.
Make your own decisions. We live in an era where most of what society tells us is wrong. YOU DO YOU and don’t be afraid to break from societal norms—it’s probably a sign that you’re doing something right.
The important thing is this: to be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.
―Charles Du Bos
"For You" feeds are not for you. For You feeds are for maximizing advertising revenue.
For You feeds are for sucking up as much human attention possible through whatever means necessary - choosing the most engaging content for what the algorithm has decided you like.
For You feeds don't care about who you've chosen to follow - the algorithm knows best. For You feeds steal control of your information diet. Instead of curating what you want to see for yourself, these feeds will curate it for you.
By curating the information you see, For You feeds actually curate your thoughts. Your opinions. The upstream ingredients to your OWN content. For You feeds don't just put your relationship to the people you care about at risk - they put your relationship to your own audience at risk too. For You feeds are not for you.
The most relaxing song on the planet (according to science). It’s called Weightless by Marconi Union, and it isn't some random track that makes people feel all Zen.This tune, whipped up by sound therapy pros starts with at 60 bpm and slowly winds down to 50, basically giving your heart a gentle "slow down" nudge. No catchy hooks - just soothing soundscapes that'll have your brain floating in a sea of calm.
👋 Until next week,
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