Archive - Rick Manelius's Newsletter

March 2025

What I'm Reading: Brian Cain Series

These days, it's rare for a book to keep my attention from beginning to end. However, the Brian Cain series on Mental Performance is a page-turner.

Mar 30 •

Chasing Novelty

Counting the number of exercise fads that have come and gone is hard.

Mar 23 •

Death and Forced Reflection

In the past week, three people I know have experienced unexpected deaths with close family members. And so it feels important to stop and reflect on…

Mar 16 •

Kind is Better Than Nice

Nice is saying things that feel and sound good, even if they are untrue.

Mar 9 •

Did the Devil Flush the Toilet?

An older woman visiting from South America came bursting out of the bathroom.

Mar 2 •

February 2025

January 2025

We Need Wardley Maps More Than Ever

Many are building businesses for a world that no longer exists. Instead, the best strategy in an AI age (accelerating change) is to be adaptable and…

Jan 26 •

Timeline Splits

Parallel Universe Theory is back in vogue after a recent, viral episode on the Joe Rogan Podcast. But what’s the big deal, and why should you care?

Jan 19 •

A Childhood Within The Woods

Our safety-obsessed culture has resulted in a generation of kids who haven't experienced getting lost among the trees. The cure is unstructured…

Jan 12 •

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