Issue #1276: Before Having AI Write for You, Consider This
Technology is amazing: just by offering a brief prompt to any one of a selection of AI tools, we can produce essays and more. However, this impressive ability should not be used carelessly.

Today’s nugget, published by Farnam Street, outlines the benefits of writing without relying on AI, and explains why the skills gained through this process may be more important for modern life than automation is.
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The Surprising Reason Writing Remains Essential in an AI-Driven World
Farnam Street • 2-minute read

Issue #1275: International Vocabulary for Some Inspiration
Getting back to work after the holidays can sometimes be difficult. Perhaps this article can spark some motivation or at least teach something fun!

In today’s nugget, published on Parabol, you can gather a wealth of new vocabulary about feelings and situations relating to work. Maybe you’ll find yourself resonating with a few of them!

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23 Untranslatable Words to Help You Work Smarter
Parabol • 14-minute read

Issue #1274: Why Application Results Aren’t That Personal
Failing to be selected for a job or admitted to a dream university hurts. However, if we learn to understand the context of these types of judgements, the rejection may sting less.

In today’s nugget, published on his blog, Paul Graham explains how the judgement process involved in, say, grading an exam, is different than that of processing a CV, application form, or audition.

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Two Kinds of Judgement
Paul Graham Essays • 3-minute read

Issue #1200: Are You Obligated to “Like” Your Friend’s Posts?
Social media often puts us in situations where we feel compelled to interact or offer praise repeatedly, even when it starts to feel insincere.

In today’s nugget, published by UExpress, Miss Manners addresses how to graciously reduce this sense of obligation when a friend constantly seeks validation on social media, offering tactful advice to avoid dishonesty while maintaining genuine friendships.

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Friend is Feeling “Liked” OutUExpress • 1-minute read

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Issue #1193: James Clear on Reducing Mental Drag
Our daily distractions, like emails or phone calls, can create significant “mental drag” that hinders our ability to focus on meaningful tasks.

In today’s nugget, James Clear highlights ways to combat this mental drag and protect our creative energy, such as managing energy instead of time, avoiding email before noon, and leaving your phone in another room.

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Never Check Email Before Noon (And Other Thoughts on Doing Your Best Work)James Clear • 6-minute read

Issue #1192: Paul Graham on Randomness
Our natural tendency is to see purpose in life events, but often randomness is a better explanation.

In today’s nugget, Paul Graham encourages us to challenge our instinct to assume the world revolves around us.

Instead of attributing purpose or malice to others' actions, Graham suggests recognizing the randomness in everyday life to arrive at clearer, more objective conclusions.

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See RandomnessPaul Graham Essays • 3-minute read

By the way, you might be wondering who won our last weekly poll. We had a tie between...

What Is A ‘Sleep Divorce’ And Is It Healthy For A Marriage?
and
Don’t Hope to Live in Historic Times; Be Historic Yourself

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Issue #1097: Building Charisma via Warmth

In our last two issues of One Daily Nugget, we delved into the components of charisma, learning first about about presence and then about power.

In today’s nugget, published by The Art of Manliness, Brett and Kate McKay wrap up this three-part series with the final element: warmth.

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The 3 Elements of Charisma: Warmth The Art of Manliness • 16-minute read