Taking Notes By Andy Sporring - Issue #75

October 22, 2022

Hi! My numbering of the newsletter went of course with the last one. So this issue has the same number as the last one. This issue is number 75, okay? ;)

Four Things I Got Excited About This Week ☀️

  1. I Turned 300 this week! No, not years but articles! Been writing and publishing one article every 2,75 days since my first published article on the 16th of July 2020! mAnd the essays aren't that far behind. Publishing my 287th essay today!

  2. My Twitter following has exploded this past month, so now I have more than 13k followers. I started this year with about 10k followers, so I'm doing something right!

  3. My creativity is back on track again; I guess I just needed my friend Alessandra to talk some sense into me... ;)

  4. My Neuro Rehab is going great, I have a lot of pain from all the physical stretching and pulling, but that will be alright cause m,y body can handle it and will thank me later on!

My Most Recent Articles 🧑‍🎨

And I Almost Lost It, But….. “It Was The Day I Thought My Creativity Had Run Out!” is published by Andy Sporring in Taking Notes.

This is one of the scariest and vulnerable articles I have been writing, but I wanted to share this with you anyway. Maybe some of you think this comes easy t me, chance all my articles, essays, and…

You never know what will happen if you start doing what you love, maybe even need. And how that will impact your life on all levels and dimensions. For me, writing has and is that thing. The ‘What I…

My Most Important Essay Of The Week 🧑‍🎨

Five Links I Find Interesting 🤔

Remember Clippy? The annoying assistant in Microsoft

Office? (Super Long Reda!!)

In the ’90s, Microsoft created a cartoon paperclip that it quickly retired. Its developers never imagined the virtual assistant would become a cultural icon.

Want a productivity game-changer? Learn how to focus on your goals and how to concentrate on a single task. This guide will teach you how.

The smartest people in the world use mental models to make intelligent decisions, avoid stupidity, and increase productivity. Let's take a look at how ...

To solve a problem, you first need to understand the problem. A personal problem statement can help bridge that gap. It’s a brief summary of a problem you want to address.

A number of new artificial intelligence systems turn simple text prompts into striking images.

Bonuses ➕

"What Newsletters are you subscribing to Andy?" Is a question I have been getting a couple of times lately; So heres the answer to some of them:

  1. Nesslabs Newsletter: This one is the first one I think you should subscribe to, thoughtful Mindfulness and has so many excellent links. Anne-Laure Lee Cunff is also one of my favorite thinkers on the web right now!

  2. Brainfood; A weekly newsletter from Farnham Street, packed with timeless insights and actionable ideas from a wide range of disciplines. Highly recommended!

  3. Morning Brew; gives you need-to-know info in a way you didn’t know you needed.

  4. Emerging Tech Brew; Updates on Drones, automation, AI, and more. The technologies that will shape the future of business, all in one newsletter.

  5. The 3-2-1 Newsletter from James Clear; “The most wisdom per word of any newsletter on the web.” The 3-2-1 Newsletter is one of the most popular newsletters in the world. Every Thursday, the latest issue is sent to over 1,000,000 people. Each message includes three short ideas from me, two quotes from others, and 1one question for you to ponder.

  6. Austin Kleon, the Author of "Steal Like An Artist," and more. Every Friday morning, he sends out a list of 10 things he thinks are worth sharing — new art, writing, and interesting links to your inbox.

I subscribe to maybe +80 newsletters, but these are the ones I find the most interesting and fulfilling.

I might return to this topic in newsletters, so keep your eyes oen.

Things & Stuff 👂

Now you can use your voice to ask a question, use this link to Yac me! And if I can I will answer you in the next newsletter, or if you rather prefer it in a Dm on Twitter.

Weekly Quote 🦉

The only way to find your voice is to use it. It’s hardwired, built into you. Talk about the things you love. Your voice will follow.

Austin Kleon

This Week On Twitter🐦

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Youtube Video Of The Week 📺

I real kleenex moment, I cried watching this.