Like you, I have a love/hate relationship with AI.
I love how AI helps with research and answering my questions. I hate the idea that it can do my writing for me.
Not because I might become insignificant or that AI might replace me.
No, I hate that AI is always there on my left shoulder, saying, “Hey bud, why won’t you let me do that writing for you?”
Well, bud, it’s because I NEED to write, otherwise I become a lazy, unstimulated, and anxious person.
I’m currently reading The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle, and it’s funny how that goes.
I’ve read philosophy for years. Stoics, pragmatists, modern thinkers. I’ve quoted Aristotle multiple times in my work. Yet somehow, I’m only now reading The Nicomachean Ethics cover to cover.
Written during the 4th century BCE, it’s considered one of the most important books in philosophy.
And what struck me most is how this book resembles what we now call “self-help.”
Aristotle isn’t motivating you. Nor is he promising anything.
He’s asking a simple question:
What does it actually mean to live a good life?
This has been the most eventful year of my life. I got married, bought my dream house, traveled almost every month, and found out I’m going to be a father.
The last thing is the best gift. As I’m writing this, my wife is almost 36 weeks pregnant. I honestly can’t wait for my little guy to come into this world.
Before the end of this year, I took some time to reflect on the lessons I learned or relearned. I hope they will serve you on your journey.
Everyone wants to own a business.
It really doesn’t matter who you talk to. People want to be their own boss. I have nothing against that, because I also had that desire.
But looking back, there was no widespread desire to be self employed until about ten years ago. But since Covid, this trend has only accelerated.
During my college and university years, I didn’t come across a single person who said they wanted to start their own business after graduation.
Most people were after traineeships at large companies. A few considered getting a PhD. Others wanted to work at smaller firms so they could know everyone. It was all about finding employment and getting good at what you do.
Now, people hate jobs.
Why is that?