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  • Bicycle use now exceeds car use

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    Not in the US, sorry, it was in Paris.

    Still, should we continue prioritizing the present comfort of our cars, electric or otherwise, over simpler, healthier alternatives like biking, which also safeguard our future physical and mental health and the planet’s well-being?

    This shift not only challenges the notion that EVs are the ultimate solution for urban sustainability but also prompts us to rethink our reliance on technology. As bicycles surpass cars in usage, it’s time to evaluate whether simpler solutions might better serve our cities and us.

    Another good stuff, one of the biggest urban cycling trends in 2024 is children-focused initiatives: the bike bus and school streets.

    β€œThe future of cities belongs to its children, and this new movement just might prove to be a vital tipping point where they are finally considered and involved in the planning process.”

    – Chris Bruntlett, Dutch Cycling Embassy

  • “Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” – Steve Maraboli

  • Happy collective survival day!

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    Stranger Planet by Nathan Pyle

  • Tech for Good?

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    Friday Morning Hope:
    See more products that put us back in touch with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Thanks Humane team, for being persistent and rethinking Human-Computer Interaction.

    Friday Evening Pessimism:
    I don’t think their first product (ai pin*) will take off. πŸ™

    *In Brazil, Aipim means Cassava Root. I used to plant on my front yard, I miss that.

  • The Founder’s Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman

    Just finished reading “The Founder’s Dilemmas” by Noam Wasserman and wow, it’s a rollercoaster of insights! πŸ’‘πŸŽ’

    1️⃣ First up, the book dives into the murky waters of hiring. Ever thought your COO was redundant? Well, this book suggests that sometimes, having a COO in a early stage startup is a big red flag – or is your COO the real CEO? Tough pill to swallow for some! πŸ’Š

    2️⃣ Next, it hits where it hurts: dealing with underperformers. The dilemma? Keeping them might preserve team morale and knowledge, but at what cost to your startup’s growth and efficiency? It’s a high-stakes game of balancing growth with loyalty. πŸ€”βš–οΈ

    3️⃣ And the most controversial of all: founding with friends. Sounds like a dream, right? Not so fast! The book suggests you’re likely to lose either your company, your friends, or both. Friendship and business, a volatile mix?

    There are a bunch of other hot takes. Here are all my highlights.