Discussing the difference between filters and worldviews.

Plus, predicting success through talent, intelligence, and work ethic.

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“Rethinking how our brains use categories to make sense of the world”

Making predictions seems to be a basic function for experiencing the world. We do this by default.

I would then assume we all have filters (perspectives) by default. I wonder if we can choose our default filters? (I feel like we can.)

“General intelligence and a strong work ethic are the best predictors of college grades”

At the surface level, this seems obvious: Smart people with high work ethics succeed in college. What’s interesting here are the apparent expectations that didn’t hold up—but then again, with some of those, it seems outputs were confused for outcomes.

Discussing an incredible story of an adventure to see your family’s legacy in real life, and the value of play in childhood and as adults.

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“It’s 82 years later and I’m standing on a rural country road in a tiny town in Italy, looking at the very farmhouse where the whole story began.”

This is one of the more incredible family stories I’ve read, and the author sets the example in rediscovering what your ancestors (her grandpa) sacrificed so you could live.

Read this post, then read the post she’s quoted.

“New Legislation Seeks to Address the Decline in Play”

The article shared here is worth the read if you have doubts about the value of play—or the cost/benefit of non-stop extracurricular activities sucking up a child’s life.

Discussing regrets in timing and imaginary meaning...

Plus, an example of cutting out fake problems and replacing them with real purpose.

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“Selling a Business or Investment (Regrets)”

Excellent perspective. The article uses business as the context (with a lot of wisdom). And it delivers gold on the topic of regrets.

“Feeling empty after finishing a video game? Researchers say post-game depression is a real phenomenon”

You can still enjoy video games (in moderation), but you need purpose and meaning in real life.

Playing too many games is a regret of mine from years past. You logically know it’s not real, but emotionally—you’re body thinks it is (and can get addicted).

“I lived an entire life while I was in a coma and even gave birth to triplets... I was devastated that none of it was real”

It seems medically induced comas are not the same as the real thing... And your mind responds to the “dreams” you have, very differently.

“CEO Saves His Failing Company By Firing Entire HR Department”

Notice that the CEO didn’t eliminate the HR department, he just eliminated the imaginary meaning creating fake problems, and restored it to it’s needed purpose.

You can do the same in your life.

We talked about making art for art’s sake, inspiration, and how to recruit talent to work with through excellence and initiative.

Check out the links below to find Anthony’s work.

Enjoy!

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Check out Anthony’s album, and the rest of his work. Excellence in all fields, from his business to his books.

“Ok, but why?” on bandcamp.

https://anthonygarone-moonjune.bandcamp.com/album/ok-but-why

Coaching and advising: anthonygarone.com

Everything else: garone.org

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“Cancer may take my life — but not my faith”

Recommend you read this excellent article by Megan Basham.

Wonderful perspective that doesn’t shy away from reality, while keeping the big picture in sight.

It’s from someone who, based on the little she shares online, is living life to the fullest with her family.

“You want to build on your success, yet you use self-limiting language to talk about yourself.”

Words have the power of life and death, including the words we think to ourselves.

You have to be free to live life to the fullest.

(This is why Galatians 5:1a says, “It is for freedom that Christ set us free.”)

Discussing persuasion:

How it’s expressed in poetry and personal innovation, the Poetry Filter, The 3 Musketeers of Persuasion (Jeff Callahan, The American Debunk, Doc Hypnosis), and how persuasion talent stacking is Biblical.

(Also, Rumble was slow loading this morning—which explains the drop in video quality. A shame too, because I was happy with my lighting this morning… At least the sound worked!)

Links below. Enjoy!

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“Pratt-Pilled: Spencer Pratt is the only choice for LA mayor.”

Jeff coaches people on confidence in context of people skills and communication skills.

(People Skills + Communication Skills = Persuasion Skills)

“The Genius of Spencer Pratt’s Campaign”

“American” is a master of breaking down how a hoax works—because he’s a master of breaking down how persuasion works.

(A hoax is manipulation via persuasion.)

“I just had the craziest experience at the airport.”

Here’s one of the best non-political persuasion examples in the wild.

The story of how this pilot met people where they were, persuaded them that the delay was in their best interests—for their safety—and then affirmed them...

Leadership gold.

“Talent stacking is Biblical.”

People Skills + Communication Skills = Persuasion Skills

And skill stacking—talent stacking—is Biblical.

God stays in the equation, and He can work through your persuasion.

Discussing the thinking of positive talking, network effects of relationships, and human nature in dreams.

(Daily Reads will be on a 6-streaming-day hiatus starting tomorrow, returning next week.)

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“The Power of Positive Talking”

I misread the headline as “positive thinking.” But, thinking is talking to yourself, silently.

Also, I love how the article starts with “gratitude and hope.”

“It always comes back to network effects”

AI can network like crazy.

AI cannot “network effect” like people. (Even though people are crazy, too.)

“New study suggests dreams function as a ‘multimotive simulation space’”

Consider that God created humanity, including our ability to dream. Makes sense that dreams would serve multiple purposes—as any artists or craftsman can appreciate.

Momentum Monday.

Taking a step back to look see what we can learn when we look past politics:

Discussing how to revitalize organizations clogged by calcified bureaucracy...

And the weapons grade persuasion of Spencer Pratt.

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“SecWar Hegseth Channels Starry: Breaking Bureaucratic Calcification Like Starry Did”

If you want to prioritize your vision and mission, you must steward culture—how people feel and think.

Compliance-can’t and risk adverse lead to bureaucratic stagnation.

Compliance-can and risk-advised lead to success.

“Spencer Pratt & The Art of Persuasion”

Meta-persuasive article on persuasion. You will learn more than might expect by reading this. Worth your time!

Discussed excuses, owning errors, media narratives when it comes to “religion” (and MRR), and how humility (plus gratitude) positions you for success.

Links below. Have a great weekend!

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"Shake Shack shares shook by sales shock, sliding 30%"

I’m sure someone was very proud of this headline. I wonder how effective it is—seems like it could either draw or repel people with equal persuasion.

Also, perfect example of excuse making. Sales are down because it’s cold in January? Hmmm...

“Religious leaders told ‘prepare now’ for UFO disclosure to unleash Bible-changing revelations”

Since this was posted, the pastor who made this claim is apologizing for lying about it. But the headline still supports the developing Media Religion Rule (MRR).

(And by the way, no “revelations” are Bible-changing.)

“Nobody Is Watching the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy and Disney May Be Done Pretending Otherwise”

No surprise here. But great example of pivoting where it matters—in this case, when money is on the line, and you don't have the luxury to cover for mistakes.

“I am humbled that someone would even think to write an article like this.”

That’s the attitude you want to have in everything you do. Confident to share success, humble in your approach. Also, tied to gratitude—which is glue, holding everything together.

Joined by Scott Grill to discuss his book, Travel by Star.

Scott shared wisdom on having an dream birthed in you, his process for finding each piece of it, and seeing it through to completion.

And reading his poem, “Unflagging.”

Enjoy!

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"Travel By Star - A Novel Announcement"

Here’s a little more about Scott’s book, Travel by Star. You can find the amazon link to purchase the book in his announcement post.

"Unflagging"

Scott’s poem, "Unflagging," is worth reading before or after listening.

Discussing self-awareness: good and bad. When it comes to yourself, you feel your focus—including people skills (EQ).

And worked through more of the idea of IQ + EQ = PQ. (In this context, you can grow all 3.)

Learning Skills + People Skills = Persuasion Skills

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“Why mental health awareness can harm: Converging explanations for a societal problem”

Reminds me of the “TikTok Tourette’s” phenomena from a few years ago...

“Do These 5 Things to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence”

Focusing on “growing” your self-awareness towards the people skills you want to have is the biggest cheat code to growing your EQ.

Been curious about Rumble’s premier feature and Substack’s schedule stream feature… Got to test them both today, with success.

But I would much rather go live—back tomorrow!

(Video starts about a minute and a half in…)

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"Everybody Wants to Write a Novel. Nobody Wants to Read One."

Great article to read to help you keep perspective—on any type of writing (or talent).

And great advice on using your talents—sometimes letting go of the idea you have about them, and just putting them to work, is what opens opportunities.

"Day 120 writing tip, April 30th, 2026. The overlap of Poetry and Memoir"

If you do think you have a "book" in you, here's some advice to think about. And you can check out the blog post, linked under the advice post.

Discussing Colonel John Boyd's PQ & his OODA Loop.

Observe, Orient, Decide, Act, repeated on loop to create change with speed.

IQ + EQ = PQ (Persuasion Quotient). PQ also matters for speed in influencing change.

Both matter for personal innovation.

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“They Passed Him Over for General Because He Cursed in Front of the Wrong People. Twenty-Nine Years After His Death, the Pentagon Is Quietly Borrowing His Strategy to Defeat Iran.”

I had never heard of Colonel John Boyd until seeing this article shared. Incredible. He developed the OODA Loop, the F-16, and E-M Theory.

Discussing dealing with misinterpretations, people missing the point, and micromanagers on power trips—all in context of doing the hard things to overcome them.

And having fun along the way.

Plus a fun fitness challenge?

Links below. Have a great weekend!

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"One time in the Army I requested to get a drivers badge."

What's obvious to you might go straight over someone else's head. Why "clarity is kindness" is a best practice.

Driving for "no less than 1 year" =

Driving for 1 calendar year?

Driving every day for a year?

Driving no less than 8,760 hours?

"My husband worked in D1 athletics when we were first married and one of the most insane stories of bureaucracy run amok is as follows:"

Lessons here on short-term vs. long-term thinking, over focus on tasks, and power trips.

But also an opportunity to illustrate how to introduce superficial change to people who are adverse to it. They never stopped buying ice cream... That didn't change.

"What radicalized you?"

This in an incredible example of how to respond to unjust obstacles and people in your work:

You stand firm in excellence in your work, respect in your rebuttals, and you continue serving people.

“The simplest 4-week program I've ever made. Free.”

Looks like a fun fitness challenge. Considering it myself, starting next week. Might do a scaled version of it—will still be doing BJJ, for example. Very impressed with the .pdf provided.

Discussing intrinsic motivation and focusing on how, in context of mental models.

And how to leverage the audience affect in your favor.

Links below—you'll want to give the first one a read for sure.

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“If you don’t know what you’re good at, read this”

Stop what you're doing, and read this.

It's rare to see anyone write on transferable-talent concepts I call intrinsic motivation and focusing on how, and this article nails them both.

It discusses the mental models behind why you're good at the things.

“The Audience Effect: Why We Change When Others Are Watching”

There's always an audience, even if you're ignoring it. Might as well find and leverage the right one.

Discussing belief as a skill you can strengthen—putting faith in action.

And, looking into the origins of consciousness in context of a universe fine-tuned for life.

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"This excellent reframe goes deeper than “just” strengthening the certainty of your belief."

"His ‘Machine’ Could Uncover the Origin of Human Consciousness—And if It Truly Connects to the Whole Universe"

"...may not solve the 'hard' problem of consciousness: fully understanding our internal experience."

Seems like finding the origin and solving the "hard" part go hand-in-hand.

Also, finding what something is not is not the same as finding what it is.

"The fine-tuning of the universe for life"

Reading this excellent article, it seems like chance is guided by necessity, in turn guided by design—if you want to look at it that way.

How this might apply to our individual lives? We get to choose if we live our purpose and use our designed talents?

Discussing history and religious narratives...

Through leadership successions, beliefs, childhood anxiety, and studies meant to intimidate Christians into not sharing the Gospel.

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"This is what happens when you give those at the top absolute power, and power is associated with ideological purity tests."

An ideological purity tests happens when ideology turns into religion.

"My Favorite Short History of the USSR."

Fascinating abbreviated history that makes you think.

So many parallels and lessons here.

"Children can face more anxiety when religion is lacking, according to study"

By "religion" they mean Christianity.

A safe assumption: Anytime you see "religion" referenced in a neutral to positive light a western media article, it's talking about Christianity.

"Former Christians express more progressive political views than lifelong nonbelievers"

This study uses confirmation bias to scare Christians into not talking about what the Bible says, because, you know, the people being brainwashed elsewhere by Progressivism might become... Progressive.

Biblical discipleship is needed more than ever.

Discussing taking offense to go on offense, and strategic breaks for strategic breakthroughs.

For an experiment update: Going to try out OBS this week to see if it improves the stream quality. We'll see what happens.

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“The Blink”

A great example of taking something personally in a healthy way that takes responsibility.

"Why a 20-Minute Nap and a Trick From Salvador Dalí Could Be the Secret to Your Next Big Creative Breakthrough"

Semi-sleep it off? I believe the more we find out about how the mind works, the more we'll see there's more going on when it comes to consciousness: spirit and soul

Also, sounds like an opportunity for prayer and listening to the Holy Spirit.

Having fun on a Friday discussing playing, building, and play-building in context of sports, industrial inventions, and scientific breakthroughs.

All while staying sober and whole—choosing to play while building.

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“Sports Build More Winners Than Self-Help Books”

Taking an intentional look at how something helped you grow and develop can bring out more growth in you.

You may know sports (or fill in the blank) helped you, but can you articulate how? Here are some excellent examples.

“Gen Z Stopped Drinking — Here’s What They’re Not Telling You”

Interesting article providing perspective, statistics, and good news on Gen Z drinking less.

“Transcend Mechanics is Building a Matter Compiler”

This is fascinating and incredible. It looks like both hard-work-fun to invent and produce each new piece.

Also, several lessons you could pull out of these concepts on being whole versus bolted together, playing to your design (strengths), and more.

"What Physical ‘Life Force’ Turns Biology’s Wheels?"

A scientist worked 50 years to discover this breakthrough. That is incredible vision and consistency.

Also, biological wheels and gears confirmed.

Discussing Education researchers researching themselves (and making themselves look good)...

Continual learning for AI and you and I...

And using long-term thinking to preserve intellectual depth—for yourself and at scale.

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"Education research is weak and sloppy. Why?"

Incentives and agendas.

As an institution, Education researching Education is incentivized to make Education look good.

At a personal level, any individual researcher is incentivized to make themselves look good for more funding/etc.

"Why We Need Continual Learning"

If AI needs continual learning to imitate intelligence, maybe we need continual learning too.

“Preserving Intellectual Depth on X: The Risks of Short-Term Algorithmic Optimization”

A great read that brings to light why long-term thinking matters, in terms of 2nd and 3rd order effects, and in terms of mission and vision drift.

Good intentions can have unintended consequences without intentional win-win systems to build your vision.

A quick story on a cool marketing stunt turned crazy.

Then, talking about trust and reputation.

People will trust you one way or another. How they trust you—to do right or wrong—is up to you. From there, trust builds your reputation.

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"Toronto police from three different divisions were called to do crowd control after mobs of people were trying to break through a giant ice block to find out the release date of Drake's new album."

Cool marketing stunt; crazy reaction.

Literally.

“Trust as a Service: Revisiting a Vision for 𝕏 in 2026”

"Trust as a Service" is an excellent framing.

Because trust is your service.

New article from Lukewarm is Death on Substack

With marketing yourself, may think it's ok—or feels ok—but that doesn't mean it builds the reputation you want.

Consider where you want to see yourself in 10 years.

(Language warning, if that matters to you. Go to the headlining article for the read.)

Almost 3 calendar months.

Discussing the difference between what AI can be and who you are. And poetry (or anything created) as the thing made, how it's made, and why it matters.

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"What AI Can't Calculate About a Human Life"

Great perspective that can help keep people's views of AI—and themselves—healthy.

"Poetry, Poetics, Poesia"

Fascinating article with excellent, concise explanations of what poetry is, how it works, and why it matters. And you can substitute other things in, like talent. Then apply it: what the talent is, how the talent works, and why the talent matters.

Plus, reading through Palantir's "manifesto" and how their 22 points could apply to each of us.

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"When a Song Does the Work of a Therapist"

This article made me think of worship music.

"Live music causes brain waves to synchronize more strongly with rhythm than recorded music"

This article made me think of worship services.

"Excerpts from The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West"

Fascinating "manifesto" coming from a Defense Tech company. A lot of excellent points worth reading, with transferable values for each of us in our own lives.

"Healing Physician"

Read my new poem on the livestream today. You can also read it on the Substack. It's a poem on living and healing. Check it out!

Discussing 3rd order effects:

Stars dimming, historical discovery, artificial cells giving commands, and EMF controlled DNA.

It's a helpful (and fun) exercise to imagine what's possible—useful when making decisions.

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"NASA Finds Young Stars Dim in X-rays Surprisingly Quickly"

Fun framing for this article. I like the framing because activates the imagination and wonder, which are good mental muscles to exercise.

(Contains Project Hail Mary spoilers—do not read the article if you haven't read the book or watched the movie.)

"Shakespeare's 'missing' London house is FOUND after 400 years: Floorplan confirms the exact address in Blackfriars where The Bard spent his later years"

Always fascinates me how knowledge and heritage can be lost and found, hundreds of years later. In this case, some "memory" kept them closer than they realized. I wonder how this could play out on a individual, family heritage level?

"Printable Artificial Neurons That “Talk” to Living Brain Cells"

Could these artificial neurons "control" a person? How long before the artificial neurons can skip the middle man of biological neurons?

Next up: Artificial Humans?

"Electromagnetic field-inducible in vivo gene switch for remote spatiotemporal control of gene expression"

My first thought after seeing this was, "Someone is going to try to weaponize this."

And what it means to go do something—to steward—the talents and strengths you have, including in our weaknesses.

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"How You Set the Ceiling"

Interesting perspectives on how we set the ceiling for our sons—or anyone we're developing (including ourselves).

"God Is Strong When We Are Weak — But Not Like That"

Excellent essay on strength, weakness, and how it's ok to have ambition. Critical to the success of realizing your potential and living out your purpose.(And for those of you who are not Christians, the transferable principles here are gold. Use them!)

"Would-be Columbine copycat stopped cold by 60-year-old principle with guts of steel"

What an incredible example of sacrificial strength this man set. In his weakness, he still went towards evil to stop it and save people's lives. He set the ceiling high.

Discussing mental scripts for resilience and renewal. Whatever your age or season, you can start something new, change your life, or help people change their lives.

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“9 Mental Scripts To Help When Life Gets Tough”

How we think about things determines how we act towards them. How we think about life determines how we live life. Obvious when you say it, but we all need occasional reminders.

Resilience and Renewal, Episode 1

I have not watched this yet, but looking forward to it. The man is 89 years old, and I can already tell, he's a wealth of wisdom. Love that he's setting the example of starting a new series like this.

“How I Lost a WHOLE Year of My Life on Instagram”

Sometimes we need to cut things out that could otherwise be healthy, when they aren't in a healthy place. This rejuvenates us to reap rewards in creativity, relationships, and more.

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"On the Poet as Maker"

Fascinating article on poetry, creating, and human nature. Well worth the read for anyone who writes—and especially recommended if you write poetry.

“Comparing Inkitt and Wattpad”

Compelling comparison article. Excellent examples of looking beyond the obvious in considering a strategy, and in applying transferable systems in whichever path you take.

Along with practical, personal application on not mind reading and synthesizing.

Discussing good news on Gen Z women—even if it's a result of [healthy] disillusionment.

And how your thoughts influence your body, which further influences your thoughts—including boosting your creativity.

Discussing opportunity in boring things, critical thinking for discussions, and what we believe (with the help of human nature).

All in context of AI thinking for us—the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Discussing motherhood and family—purpose and influence.

And capping it off with a poem about growing older.

Discussing two sides of the same coin when it comes to grit—is it a talent, character trait, or both?

And different perspectives on the state of Christian movies (and art).

Plus, a poem to end the episode.

Plus, reading a poem at the end.

Hard to believe I've been running this experiment for over 2 months now.

Spent some time on one article this morning, discussing wisdom, confidence, and influence. It's a good one!

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Not caring what people think about you (not being needy), on a personal confidence level, is one of the secrets to succeeding with people you care about. People want wisdom from those comfortable in their area of influence, with authenticity and security.

“Leave Me Behind”

And, why your kids should major in English (or any degree that teaches you how to think and write) in the age of AI.

Topics like these are healthy for your perspective.

Discussing institutional trust, individual trust, and instilling trust.

Plus, sharing a story of hiring (and firing) that is an example of sharing life change (leadership growth) in a leadership lesson.

And how this fuels spontaneous poetry, life stories (for dating websites), athletic and work performance, and overcoming obstacles.

You can relax and have fun while stimulating your mind.

Grab your 2nd cup of coffee, and enjoy!

Plus, posts on new seasons and new opportunities.