These Are a Few of My Favorite Links: 09/06/22

Every other week, I send an email that solely features great links for you to peruse throughout the week and weekend. Enjoy!

RIP David McCullough — If you haven’t yet, it’s worth reading a little bit about the life of David McCullough, who, for better or worse, shaped the form and function of presidential biographies for an entire generation of writers and readers. His life and work ethic are an inspiration.

“Don’t Feel Guilt About Working on Vacation — or About Vacationing at Work” — Laura Vanderkam is always worth reading and I really enjoyed this piece about the blurred lines between work and the rest of life. Most writers argue for clearer boundaries; Vanderkam advocates for a different, more realistic approach. (P.S. Keep an eye out for her newest book, in which yours truly makes an appearance.)

Serena’s Final Match — Everyone has in our household has really enjoyed watching a lot of US Open tennis this week, which included Serena William’s incredible final match. It’s worth watching in full if you get a chance, but especially just the final game, in which Williams shows so much of the fighting spirit that’s made her such a force in this game for the last 2+ decades.

“What causes poverty? Not a lack of money, but a lack of social relationships.” — Your regular reminder that people are the most important thing in your life and that loneliness is among the most dangerous problems our world faces, especially as we migrate more and more of our lives online.

“Rare Skills” — Morgan Housel ostensibly writes about money and finance, but his wisdom extends well beyond that. This short piece about three rare and invaluable psychological skills has stayed with me since I first read it almost a month ago.

“The Humiliating History of the TSA” — “Not even death can exempt you from TSA screening.” Fascinating profile of one of the most-hated government agencies.

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That’s all for me this week. Thanks so much for subscribing!

-Jeremy