Plasticity

It’s pretty easy for some kids to switch gears. They can go from sad to ebullient in seconds, and switch contexts without much fuss. Others have more trouble. As we get older, our natural ability to thrive in a new situation can decrease. But, like a muscle or a skill, it responds to practice. The…

The Top Search Engines in 2024 [Including 17 Google Alternatives]

Google’s firm grip on the search engine market is a marketer’s dream — and nightmare. Commanding nearly 92% of the worldwide search market share, Google is where most of us focus our search engine marketing. But that market share also makes it a lot harder to hang on to high-ranking search engine results pages (SERP)….

The lazy jugglers

The best jugglers don’t seem to be trying very hard. That’s because they understand what the work involves, and they don’t confuse effort with results. Some approaches to keep in mind: Focus on the work at hand Don’t take on more than you can handle Establish a spec, and ignore perfection Throws are far more…

Aerodynamic figureheads

That’s sort of an oxymoron. The original figureheads were carved into the bow of a ship. They exist to express the spirit of the boat and to demonstrate its power and resilience. Here’s an AI recreation of the most famous one: The sailors were wise enough to understand that the purpose of a figurehead isn’t…

Meaningfully informed

Community requires individuals to have the option of speaking up. If we’re in this together, we ought to be able to chime in. But while every member of the community can speak out, the ones that are heard also have something useful to say. Being informed is a requirement to be heard. Sometimes, our insight…