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Tuesday Dispatch: Issue #76

The Owl and The Beetle

Luca Sartoni

Mar 7, 2023

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This week we learn about Jerry Seinfeld, Impostor Phenomenon, and the Money Mind Manifesto. As well as the Global Passport Index and Hey.

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3 Droplets of Leadership

Jerry Seinfeld: Comedian, Innovator, Micromanager

After years as a stand-up performer, Jerry Seinfeld succeeded wildly in the 1990s with his eponymous sitcom. Two decades later, he continues to captivate audiences and receive critical acclaim with his inventive online talk show, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Furthermore, a new generation is discovering Seinfeld through streaming video.

In this interview on HBR, he says: "The show was successful because I micromanaged it—every word, every line, every take, every edit, every casting. That’s my way of life."

I found this creative aspect very peculiar, and on micromanagement, I recently wrote an essay you might want to check out.

The Owl and The Beetle

When Micromanagement Saves Your Life

Micromanagement can be beneficial in certain situations. When a team works on a complex project with tight deadlines, it can help ensure tasks are completed on time, and everyone is on the same page. It can also be helpful when a new team needs guidance and direction, ensuring everyone is on the same page and tasks are completed correctly…

7 months ago · Luca Sartoni

How to Overcome Impostor Phenomenon

Studies show that up to 82% of individuals experience the impostor phenomenon, characterized by feelings of inadequacy and an inability to accept success.

These feelings can lead to heightened levels of anxiety and depression, decreased risk-taking in careers, and career burnout.

While people may commonly refer to this as impostor "syndrome," more precise terms are "phenomenon" or "experience," as impostor phenomenon is not a clinical diagnosis.

Money Mind Manifesto

The "monkey mind" is a Buddhist term that describes a state of being unsettled, restless, confused, indecisive, and uncontrollable. It is not a desirable state of being.

Maybe worse: what happens when your monkey mind mutates into a money mind?

Great article on how to master your mind from the mental disease of more money.

2 Grains of Technology

Global Passport Index

Is your passport "strong" or "weak"? Check it out on the Global Passport Index, which ranks them by their total mobility score.

Hey
- Is there a way to enjoy emails? Maybe Hey?

1 Atom of Reflection

When resources are scarce, it is straightforward to identify priorities.

However, it is essential to recognize priorities when resources are plentiful to prevent scarcity.