The hottest Experience Substack posts right now

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High Performing Teams: Where do the Risks come from?

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 19 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
💼 Business Experience
  1. Identifying risk areas that can impede team development, such as expectation management, trust-building with stakeholders, and lack of experience.
  2. Challenges in relations between Product and Engineer teams, including unresolved tension, imposter syndrome, and lack of trust.
  3. Emphasizing the importance of being skilled in expectation management and building trust to foster a high-performing team.

Budapest

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky • 89 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23
🏝 Travel Experience
  1. Budapest is a familiar and comfortable city with interesting coffee shops and high ceilings.
  2. Hungarians manage to thrive in Budapest despite rising prices and lower salaries.
  3. Having genuine conversations and engaging in meaningful discourse is essential for understanding different perspectives and getting along.

Opening to Experience

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Experience
  1. Laying oneself open to experience involves being receptive and vulnerable to new impressions.
  2. The concept of the 'Imaginary I' disrupts our true self-awareness and must be overcome to observe ourselves accurately.
  3. Opening to experience requires embracing discomfort, facing truths, and not losing sight of self-awareness.
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Proving the Moment

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Experience
  1. Experiences can be considered a currency that, when managed wisely, can prolong life. It's about valuing and making the most of each new experience.
  2. To truly understand and experience the unknown, we must go beyond automatic perception. This involves staying present and actively engaging with the moment.
  3. Proving the moment, especially in challenging times, can lead to personal growth and self-awareness. It's like a process of inner roasting that expands our consciousness.

The Phenomenological Statespace

Through the Looking Glass • 2 HN points • 12 Jun 24
📖 Philosophy Experience
  1. William James proposed two types of consciousness: rational waking and a 'special' hidden consciousness.
  2. The Phenomenological Statespace (TPS) represents all possible brain activations unique to an individual, crucial for exploring consciousness.
  3. Exploration of consciousness can occur through means like dreams, movies, hallucinogens, travel, and music.

Scrolling Toward The Divine

Reactionary Feminist • 10 implied HN points • 29 Nov 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Experience
  1. The internet can help people feel a deeper connection to spirituality and religion. Scrolling through online content might actually draw individuals closer to God.
  2. Reading online changes how we think. It helps us recognize patterns in the world that we might have missed with traditional reading methods.
  3. This shift in how we perceive things can lead to various experiences, including a renewed interest in religious matters.

The Joys of Repeat Travel

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 19 implied HN points • 14 Jul 22
🏝 Travel Experience
  1. Visiting the same places multiple times can reveal new details each time. You might notice things you missed before, just like how you see different wildlife or plants on each ride.
  2. Different seasons and weather can change what you experience on a familiar trail. Each visit can offer surprises, like seeing how a river looks in summer versus after a rain.
  3. Slow down and pay attention to your surroundings. Being curious can show you the beauty and complexity of nature, making even a simple ride feel rich and enjoyable.

Antipode – Epilogue

Natural Selections • 3 implied HN points • 24 Jun 25
🏝 Travel Experience
  1. The journey in Madagascar was full of unexpected challenges, like missed flights and difficult travels. It showed how important teamwork and quick thinking can be when things don't go as planned.
  2. Observing local culture and nature can provide valuable insights that you can't always capture with scientific methods. Sometimes, personal experiences are just as important as data.
  3. Even in tough situations, kindness can have a big impact. One person's health issue affected the group's worries, but understanding and compassion helped ease the stress.

Moroccan Interlude

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 17 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🏝 Travel Experience
  1. Claire Berlinski's family took her to Morocco to distract her from worrying news and to enjoy time studying basket weaving.
  2. Claire Berlinski shares her experience in Morocco with the intention of finding a break from the constant stream of depressing news.
  3. While acknowledging that the world is not perfect, Claire Berlinski finds solace in the beautiful moments and experiences during her stay in Morocco.

Lessons to a junior software developer

QED • 1 HN point • 26 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Experience
  1. Writing code takes practice: The more you code, the faster you'll make decisions and write code.
  2. Continuous learning is essential: Understand problem domains, master tools, and know how to acquire new information as a junior developer.
  3. Learn deeply and take on challenging projects: Focus on mastering key concepts and push yourself with difficult projects to grow as a developer.

My Birthday Gangbang

Knowingless • 15 HN points • 01 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Experience
  1. Despite societal pressures and fears, the author faced their anxieties to explore sexual adventures and gangbang experiences.
  2. Organizing a large orgy event involved significant planning, including safety measures like STI testing and logistics like condom distribution.
  3. Men who attended the gangbang reported positive experiences, with some facing challenges in maintaining arousal due to the unusual setup.

As I ride

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 26 Oct 20
🏝 Travel Experience
  1. Riding a bike can be a peaceful and focusing experience, but it's important to stay alert to stay safe. Being fully present enhances your perception of your surroundings.
  2. Our senses and cognition play a crucial role in helping us understand the world around us. When you quiet the mind, your receptors function optimally, reducing the chances of being caught off guard.
  3. Exploring familiar pathways can lead to unexpected encounters and meaningful interactions, adding richness to everyday experiences. Each outing can offer unique moments and connections.

Trip Report: Rafting the Selway to Heaven

From the Desk • 12 HN points • 18 Jul 23
🏝 Travel Experience
  1. Rafting the Selway River in Idaho is a challenging and remote adventure with limited access and difficult permits.
  2. The experience on the river is a mix of excitement and danger, with rapids of different classes and unexpected challenges.
  3. The trip brought the family together, provided a chance for reflection, and created lasting memories.

Rafael

Arjun’s Newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Experience
  1. The narrator had a silent competition with an old man for a sunny table at a cafe in Leblon.
  2. The old man's health deteriorated, leading to his move to a small town near his daughter.
  3. The narrator reflects on the passing of time, companionship, and changes in life observed through the old man's story.

Investing's Big Blindspot.

What's Important? • 9 implied HN points • 29 Apr 23
💰 Finance Experience
  1. Expert investors focus on wisdom over intelligence, using intuition and flexibility to navigate complex situations.
  2. Becoming a wise investor requires virtues like curiosity, skepticism, and humility, rather than just intelligence.
  3. Openness and experience help experts build intuitive databases, making them more adaptable and successful in unpredictable environments.

GRANTED: Becoming a thinker and a lifelong reader

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 04 Oct 19
🚌 Education Experience
  1. Encourage kids to love reading by making books a part of your life - read in front of them, discuss books, visit libraries, and give books as gifts.
  2. Humility is key - arrogance stems from ignorance and unwavering conviction, while humility turns evidence and experience into wisdom.
  3. Prior experience is not a reliable predictor of job success - focus on knowledge, skill, and motivation rather than requiring specific experience.

Đêm đầu tiên ở Mỹ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 11 Feb 11
🏝 Travel Experience
  1. Adjusting to new time zones can be challenging, especially when meal times and body rhythms are different.
  2. Famous moments in history can come from casual conversations, like the naming of Apple Computer by Steve Jobs.
  3. Keeping in touch with loved ones through messages can create a bond even when physically apart.

Một buổi chiều ở Mendocino

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 10 Jul 13
🏝 Travel Experience
  1. A peaceful evening in Mendocino can inspire a desire for a simpler life with time for both leisure and personal pursuits.
  2. The beauty of serene afternoons can evoke a wish to let go of youthful dreams and embrace a calm existence with a balanced focus on family, recreation, and intellectual exploration.
  3. Moments of tranquility in nature may prompt reflections on prioritizing a harmonious life that values relaxation, family, and intellectual curiosity.

Motion picture stories

The Author Is Dumb • 1 implied HN point • 16 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Experience
  1. Cinema can go beyond just storytelling and overwhelm audiences with various experiences.
  2. Film as a medium has traditionally been thought of mainly for delivering narratives.
  3. Exploring cinema as a form of overwhelming sensory experience, like music, may lead to new and more intriguing possibilities.

Enjoy the Power of Music

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 17 May 20
🎶 Music Experience
  1. Relax and enjoy some time outside to lift your spirits and bring happiness.
  2. Upgrade your dining experience with music to create a calming atmosphere.
  3. Find joy in small moments, like capturing a pop of floral color in a photo to share with others.

For the Love of the Theater

startupdreams • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Experience
  1. Finding activities that clear your mind can bring real joy and peace.
  2. Creating a home theater setup can offer an immersive movie-watching experience in the comfort of your home.
  3. Investing in high-end AV equipment for a home theater can greatly enhance the sound and picture quality, providing a cinematic experience that streaming services may not match.

The human experience of learning

Only Wonder Knows • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🚌 Education Experience
  1. Pythagoras made a significant leap in knowledge with his theorem on right angle triangles.
  2. Learning complex subjects involves paying attention, taking notes, and making the information your own through practice.
  3. Understanding how things work is crucial for pure innovation and human curiosity.

I've forgotten how to pack

The Shift With Sam Baker • 0 implied HN points • 17 Nov 22
🏝 Travel Experience
  1. The author forgot how to pack when leaving the country after four years, and this led to excess technology.
  2. The author reflects on not having left the UK since November 2018 and the reasons behind previous trips.
  3. The post from The Shift With Sam Baker is for paid subscribers, encouraging support for the author's work.

Duuce by Kévin Jourdan

Newsletter Circle • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
💼 Business Experience
  1. The newsletter industry is growing with the emergence of platforms like Duuce dedicated to buying and selling newsletters.
  2. Duuce shifted to a vetted marketplace model, focusing on quality newsletters, success fees, and proper due diligence.
  3. Educating and providing tools for growth and monetization are key to preparing for the future of trading newsletters.

The Fun is in The Friction

The Renaissance Man • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 24
🎭️ Culture Experience
  1. We often want everything instantly, but patience can lead to surprises and joy. Sometimes the journey to find something special is what makes it exciting.
  2. We've started to value digital experiences over real-life ones. This shift can make us forget the joy of tangible objects and human interactions.
  3. Having a frictionless life sounds good, but it can also be boring. Embracing challenges can make experiences more fun and meaningful.

No MoonPies for gatekeepers

Better After a Nap • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🪑 Design Experience
  1. Gatekeeping in the UX field can be harmful, especially when directed at newcomers.
  2. Experienced professionals should mentor and support new designers, not intimidate them.
  3. The UX industry should strive to be welcoming, collaborative, and free of jerks or gatekeepers.

Trượt tuyết

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 19 Nov 15
🏝 Travel Experience
  1. Preparing for skiing involves investing in equipment like boots, skis, and safety gear, which can be expensive but durable if chosen wisely.
  2. Skiing requires skill and technique, even though it may appear effortless, especially when navigating slopes at high speeds.
  3. Ski resort landscapes are stunning with picturesque views, providing a thrilling and enjoyable experience for skiers of all levels.

Interrailing to Paris with a worrying lack of planning

One bag many places • 0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 24
🏝 Travel Experience
  1. Planning a trip to Europe, even with a lack of preparation, can be manageable and exciting. Last-minute adventures can be surprising and fun.
  2. Understanding the differences between interrail and eurrail passes is crucial when traveling within Europe. It's important to consider extra bookings for certain trains like the Eurostar.
  3. Traveling through different European cities can provide unique cultural experiences and insights. Trying local dishes and observing daily life can be eye-opening.