Welcome to Mindful Monday!

I had an interesting conversation with the founder of Wikipedia (Jimmy Wales) about trust. Having prompts is a good way to go from the blank page to getting started (see below for 54 helpful prompts). I read a great Substack from the Polymath Investor about how to manufacture luck (most of it is useful). Interesting to read the culture document that Ben Horowitz has all employees sign at a16z. I found that after reading Pack McCormick's deep dive on the company. And then I was reminded of a quote from Brian Chesky about the leaders in your life who see more in you than you do in yourself (we all need people like that).

#671: Jimmy Wales - The Founder of Wikipedia

​Jimmy Wales is the founder of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. After his daughter Kira's birth faced medical challenges and he couldn't find reliable information online, Jimmy launched Wikipedia in January 2001. In this conversation, Jimmy shares why extending trust before it's earned creates better outcomes, how to deal with bad actors, and the seven rules for building things that last. You can also WATCH our conversation on YouTube.

54 Excellent Writing Prompts

Engaging and creative writing prompts encourage people to explore their opinions, reflect on experiences, and build strong arguments. CLICK HERE to read some useful prompts.

How To Manufacture Luck

Here are 33 rules for engineering serendipity. I'm trying to do more of #11, 30, and 31.

The Culture Document That Every Employee Signs

Here is the culture document (written by Ben Horowitz) that every a16z employee signs. "A culture is not a set of beliefs. It's a set of actions."

Wise Words

“The best people in your life are the ones who see potential in you that you didn't see in yourself.” --Brian Chesky​

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Ryan Hawk Author: The Score That Matters, Welcome to Management, & The Pursuit of Excellence​ Host: The Learning Leader Show​