Habari za asubuhi,
Greeting of the day in Swahili because the citizens of Tanzania are anxiously anticipating the announcement and funding of a World Bank loan in the amount of Sh2.5 trillion (about $1.15B). This loan will allow them to upgrade their electric grid and expand it to the rural areas of the country.
What does the future of automation mean for retail; for supply chains; for jobs?
“Roughly 1/2 of all jobs will be lost to automation in the next 20 years.”
This thought provoking article touches on some traditionally taboo subjects like universal basic income.
Article: The jobless world and its discontents
Don’t be a Jerk!
I love the idea of assuming “that everyone is a volunteer and that all power is transient…”
Have you been the person Seth is warning against? Are you that person right now?
Blog post: Long-term strategy: Don’t be a jerk
A documentary worth checking out:
The story of Enron and the downfall of the the 7th Largest Company in America.
Investors and employees lost everything. The level of corruption will amaze you and disturb you.
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room
Great analysis about a powerful book
“It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it”
If you don’t know much about the Stoics, Seneca is a great place to start and this article is a great introduction to one of his books, On the Shortness of Life.
Note – Maria Popova is a fascinating woman to follow and her weekly email newsletter is full of goodness.
Warning – it is a long read, but if you set aside the time you will not be disappointed.
Article: Seneca: On the Shortness of Life
Quote that I love…
I had a buddy who’s philosophy was, “deeds, not words.” The following quote from the author of The Alchemist is a similar reminder to live our values not just talk about them.
“The World is changed by your example, not your opinion.”
– Paulo Coelho
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