Your Weekly Round Up. Delivered Every Sunday. â I also share my reads on Instagram: @readbymarc
#1 Googleâs Year in Search: Singapore
Not many surprises here on google searches locally given our severe limitations/options on all fronts in 2020.
#2 How Venture Capitalists Are Deforming Capitalism by Charles Duhigg
Great article from The New Yorker written by Charles Duhigg whose name may seem familiar. â Yes, heâs also the author of the bestselling book - âThe Power of Habitsâ.
The article shares about the workings of the venture-capital industry currently and how their profit-driven greed not only âwastes billions of dollarsâ, enabling companies to âdisrupt without any social benefitâ and helps funds âbombastic charlatansâ (case in point, Adam Neumann and Wework) at the expense of good, hardworking business people and workers.
Such is modern capitalism. Ugh.
#3 The benefits of laziness: why being a lazy person can be good for you
Reading this reminded me of a scene from Spider man 2. â The one with Tobey Maguire.
Dr. Octavius: Parker⌠Now I remember you. Youâre Connorsâ student. Tells me youâre brilliant.
Peter: (flattered look)
Dr. Octavius: He also tells me youâre lazy.
Ever been called lazy?
Well this article highlights 10 overlooked benefits of laziness. Creating shortcuts (No.1), energy saving(No.8) and procrastination(No.9) because sometimes it really isnât that urgent.
#4 Hire People Who Give a Shit
The author underlines the importance of hiring people who give a shit about the company, their own progress and are driven. The lines of questioning shared certainly good for everyone to ponder about and prepare before any job interview.
Finally, the last 2 paragraphs perfectly sums up whatâs wrong. Itâs definitely on point and a tad hilarious as well.
Hiring managers, recruiters and job-seekers, read it!
#5 100+ Must-Read Books of 2020
Some gems here from the folks at DO Lectures with many to discover and add to your reading lists for 2021.
I will be adding The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin and Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia among others.
On Social:
âItâs easier to desire and pursue the attention of tens of millions of total strangers than it is to accept the love and loyalty of the people closest to us.â
â William Gibson
âĄď¸âĄď¸ Andddd thatâs a wrap folks, catch you next week!
