(#28) Thoughts on life in 2030
our actions = the truest reflection of our priorities + markets + fuck imposter syndrome. do it.
our actions = the truest reflection of our priorities
One focus I have this year is to be hyper-aware of how I spend my time each day. It’s wild how a wasted second can turn into a wasted minute, then a wasted hour, then a wasted week, without you even realizing it. What sucks the most about this spiral, is all the momentum built stops…so for example every time I catch myself doom scrolling mindlessly I stop myself and try to remember the task at hand.
I stumbled on one of Kristen’s blogs yesterday, she also went to UNC and is an awesome writer. I love all her posts. She talks about the “freeze” and this spiral we can fall into.
1.0 the freeze
When I start to step outside of my comfort zone, I find myself slipping into freeze mode a lot––this paralysis where I consciously want to do so many things with my day but my subconscious doesn’t feel ready. I then seize up and dissociate and become numb and lost in the activity at hand, whether it’s couch lock, or phone scrolling or obsessively toiling away in photoshop. It’s this anxious unconscious state that is technically a trauma response and is thoroughly explain by @the.holistic.psychologist:
“You’re sitting on your phone scrolling, lost in a cycle of thoughts about all that needs to get done. You start self shaming. Why can’t I get anything done. I’m so lazy. I’ll just put it off until tomorrow like I always do…What’s actually happening is our body physiology has gone into a sympathetic (freeze) state. This is automatic and involuntary. It’s not about ‘willpower’ or being a lazy person. When our body goes into freeze our sympathetic nervous system doesn’t allow us to ‘push through’ and instead the body goes into a hibernation state…In freeze we feel completely exhausted or drained even after plenty of sleep, apathetic (lack of motivation), immobilized (couch lock), and/or detached from our body. Our thoughts of hopelessness or self shaming keep us locked in this cycle because we feel more threatened and in danger.”
🤔 Thoughts
Thoughts on markets.
The most important part of business is the market. It’s easier to ride a wave than it is to make one. This comes from Marc Andreessen who wrote The Only Thing That Matters.
A good team won’t survive a bad market. A good product won’t survive a bad market. A bad team with a bad product can survive in a good market. Pick hungry markets.
Thoughts on life in 2030.
The article "Life in 2030" from a16z provides a vision of what the future might hold for humanity. Here are some personal examples and scenarios from the article that illustrate how life might look like in 2030:
Personalized Medicine: By 2030, you might be able to receive customized treatments for medical conditions based on your genetic makeup.
For example, if you have a specific genetic marker that predisposes you to a particular type of cancer, doctors might be able to develop a treatment plan that targets that specific gene, potentially leading to more effective treatments with fewer side effects.
Autonomous Vehicles: By 2030, you might be able to summon a self-driving car to take you to work or school, freeing up your time and reducing the stress of commuting.
You could read, work, or catch up on your favorite TV show during your commute, knowing that the car is safely navigating the roads.
Augmented Reality: In 2030, you might use augmented reality (AR) glasses to help you with everyday tasks.
For example, if you're at the grocery store and can't find a particular product, you could use your AR glasses to overlay digital information on the physical world, guiding you to the right aisle and shelf.
Gig Economy: By 2030, more people might be working as freelancers or independent contractors, using online platforms to find work and collaborate with clients around the world.
For example, you might be a freelance graphic designer, working with clients from New York to Tokyo and setting your own schedule and rates.
Internet of Things: In 2030, you might live in a smart home that anticipates and responds to your needs.
For example, your smart thermostat might automatically adjust the temperature based on your daily routine, and your smart fridge might order groceries when you're running low on milk.
Virtual Reality: By 2030, virtual reality (VR) might be a mainstream entertainment and education medium.
You might attend a virtual concert with your friends, or take a VR tour of ancient Rome to learn about history.
Robotics and Automation: In 2030, robots and automation might be common in many industries, from manufacturing to healthcare.
For example, you might receive medical treatment from a robot that can perform precise surgeries with minimal human intervention.
Climate Change: In 2030, the effects of climate change might be more apparent, with more frequent natural disasters and extreme weather events.
You might invest in renewable energy sources like solar panels, or advocate for policies that support carbon emissions reductions.
🐦 Tweets
I really like the Solana compass dashboards. The visualizations help put things into perspective.
Really good thread on Nansen strategies. The google doc is linked.
Some good perspectives here, managers are human too, helping them smooths progress for both sides.
✫ Quotes
“Fuck imposter syndrome. Do it.” — We second-guess ourselves a lot. Do not wait for permission. It may never come. Acknowledge self-doubt and move past it.
“Associate growth with doing. Not reading/watching/listening.” — Don’t overstudy and under execute.
🎵 Music
such a fire album.