The Voyage

Miscellaneous musings about the voyage which is life. Weekly insights, thoughts, ponderings, and more.

The hottest Substack posts of The Voyage

And their main takeaways
58 implied HN points 15 Jan 24
  1. Books are like software updates for your mind: each one makes small improvements, but together they can lead to real change.
  2. Reading many books can help you find the ones that truly impact your life and worldview.
  3. Some books are like major software updates, revolutionizing your entire perspective and trajectory.
39 implied HN points 06 Feb 24
  1. There are two types of people: first-handers and second-handers.
  2. First-handers desire greatness for themselves, while second-handers desire greatness for the approval of others.
  3. First-handers stay true to themselves, while second-handers seek validation from society.
39 implied HN points 22 Jan 24
  1. Before 1954, running a sub-4-minute mile was seen as impossible.
  2. Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute barrier, inspiring others to do the same.
  3. The Bannister Effect shows how seeing others achieve goals can shift our mindset from 'impossible' to 'possible'.
39 implied HN points 08 Jan 24
  1. The effort and focus you put into your goals make a significant difference in the results you achieve.
  2. Simply going through the motions without dedication will not lead to significant improvement.
  3. Focused effort is key; bring energy and intention to what you do to see better outcomes.
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