3 Things I Learned Last Week #69 – Spilling Secrets, Seth’s Sagas, and NPC Nonsense

Welcome to the 69th (yes, you read that right) edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week”!

Hope you’re sipping on your favorite beverage and ready to dive into some juicy nuggets of wisdom. Feel free to share the love and spread this newsletter to friends who might need a break from doomscrolling.

Here’s what I’ve cooked up for you this week:

1. The Dangers of Oversharing
2. “The Human Advantage” | Seth Godin On Teaching Excellence
3. Are You an NPC?

Ready? Let’s go!

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🗣️ The Dangers of Oversharing

Ever feel like you’ve overshared at a party and now everyone knows way too much about your collection of porcelain cats? 🙀

Oversharing can sometimes feel like the quickest route to a deep connection, but it often leads to an emotional hangover. One minute you’re basking in the glow of liberation, and the next, you’re hiding under a blanket of shame and vulnerability.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Oversharing Hangover: It’s real and it’s coming for you.
• Balance is Key: Think of it like seasoning your stories—less is more.
• Slow Reveal: Gradually open up like a fine wine, not a shaken soda can.

🎥 Watch the video on the dangers of oversharing here.

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📚 “The Human Advantage“ | Seth Godin On Teaching Excellence

Seth Godin, the Gandalf of modern marketing, started his journey teaching canoeing in Canada. Who knew paddling could lead to profound joy?

Seth’s story reminds us that empowering others often beats personal accolades. And forget the “follow your passion” mantra—Seth says passion can be cultivated, kind of like your grandma’s sourdough starter.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Joy of Empowerment: It’s more satisfying than a five-star Yelp review.
• Passion is Made, Not Born: Like a good risotto, it takes time and stirring.
• Tribe Vibes: Build a supportive network, or “tribe,” to grow with.
• Embrace the Suck: Mistakes are just steps to awesomeness.
• Unique Human Skills: In the age of AI, be the human with creativity and emotional intelligence.

🎥 Watch Seth Godin’s insights on teaching excellence here.

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🤖 Are You an NPC?

Ever wonder if you’re the hero of your story or just an extra in someone else’s?

The philosophical debate on free will vs. determinism is like trying to choose between a rock and a hard place, only nerdier. Determinism says everything’s pre-planned like a perfectly aligned Jenga tower, while emergentism argues that complex systems like consciousness emerge from simpler interactions.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Determinism: We’re all playing a scripted game.
• Emergentism: Complex interactions (like your love for pineapple pizza) create new properties.
• The Debate Rages On: But our subjective experience of choice keeps us going.

🎥 Watch the video on the free will debate here.

That’s a wrap for this edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week.” I hope these insights help you level up your week. Stay curious, stay awesome, and remember: knowledge is power, but a good laugh is essential.

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Wishing you a week full of learning, growth, and those little moments that make you go, “Aha!”

Full of curiosity and caffeine,

~ Nathan