What an epic mission. I’ve been glued to the livestream since the launch. I get the kids’ excitement!

Pro-Ject Colorful Audio System A complete sound system, this set includes a turntable, integrated amp, speakers, and accessories.

This is a solid starter system by a reputable brand that would likely serve you for years. shop.uncrate.com/products/pro...

The Best Entry-Level Turntables (and what NOT to buy) Luckily for you, there are a wealth of entry-level turntables that offer excellent sound quality and can help you enjoy vinyl to its fullest.

Oh, you know I have thoughts! 😁

These guys are a goldmine of information, and I generally agree with their recommendations: www.audioadvice.com/blogs/expert...

Grateful for the freedom and responsibility to vote!

Happy [actual] birthday, brother! I'm so happy it worked out so we could celebrate together IRL. Been far too long. And welcome to your best decade so far. Can't wait to see what your 40s bring you — but I know it'll be far better than your wildest expectations. Sláinte!

How Stories Are Used Against You and what you can do about it

A great read about how narrative warfare is used against us all every day. Your mind is worth defending. Start today.

Delight vs. Delightful Issue № 01 in which I unpack the differences between Utility, Delight, and Delightful. Featured font: Rather Risqué by SilverStag.

“Solving for delight is the only way I know to successfully transform product value from ‘need to’ or ‘have to’ to ‘want to’ when consumers can choose the software they use.”

Chiefly Design issue № 01 by @cameronmoll.bsky.social just dropped: “Delight vs. Delightful”

I’ve been using Apple products since my first Mac in 1989. So imagine my surprise when Apple decided to release a special iPhone just for me, in my all-time favorite color, perfectly matching the rest of my EDC, just to say, “Thanks, Shawn!” 😁

Procrastination: Your Motivation's Early Warning System We all feel guilty about procrastinating activities we dislike. But what if procrastination is actually telling you, "This goes against your natural wiring!"

We all feel guilty about procrastinating activities we dislike. But what if your procrastination is actually telling you, "This goes against your natural wiring!"

Don't worry. You can bookmark this and read it later. 😁 shawnhesketh.com/procrastinat...

I Created The Course I Wish Existed 10 Years Ago After 20+ years of working with WordPress, building, optimizing, securing, scaling, and fixing sites others gave up on, I’ve finally put everything I know about performance into one course. It’s called Make WordPress Fast. And today, the prelaunch is open. This is the first course I’ve ever released, and I didn’t want it to be […]

I created the course I wish existed 10 years ago
remkusdevries.com/i-created-t...

Bought a Mac Studio M1 Ultra maxed on RAM and SSD storage in March of 2022, and it's still a beast. Because I dropped a pretty penny on it then, and I don't imagine I would see much of a performance improvement stepping up to the M3 Ultra or M4 Max, I don't plan to upgrade anytime soon. I'm happy!

I have very little time to spend on podcasts, but most podcasts are filled with so much noise that it takes forever to get to the one good “nugget”. I’ll bet many podcasts could be 15 minutes instead of an hour. If they were, I might actually listen.

The Em Dash Responds to the AI Allegations “In recent months, a curious fixation has emerged in corners of academia: the em dash. More specifically, the apparent moral panic around how it is...

Happy to see the em dash finally sticking up for itself! www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the...

Whiskey, a red beagle, sits peacefully, staring straight at the camera. A rare occurrence indeed.

Meet Whiskey!

Thank you, my friend. I'm having a blast, doing some of the most meaningful work of my life. Just DM'd you and I can't wait to visit soon!

I love this for you, and can't wait to hear what you learn about yourself during this all-important downtime. I would also be curious to learn what your Motivation Code is, and if it doesn't hold some clues to what you're feeling right now. Would love to catch up if you've got time for a chat!

Woohoo! What a fantastic Friday surprise!

Crazy, I just noticed that Sunday marks the 19th anniversary of my WordPress.com account. What a journey, indeed. So many life-changing friendships and memories. I’m grateful.

Can a $20 Gift Card Kill Your Team's Motivation? — Shawn Hesketh Could a well-intentioned recognition program slowly drain the life out of your team? What if that $20 gift card is actually sending the wrong message?

Can a $20 gift card actually kill your team's motivation?

Extrinsic rewards can backfire in unexpected ways and actually diminish intrinsic motivation in the long-term.

There's a much better way to motivate your team...

I’ve used Speedtest by Ookla for years and it’s only gotten better over time, in my experience. I’ll be curious to read your review!

Congratulations to you both! Here’s to many, many more. 🥂

Congrats to you and that incredible son of yours! That guy’s gonna go far.

Why Do Most Personality Assessments Miss the Point? — Shawn Hesketh Most personality assessments leave you wondering, “So what? Now what?” MCode is different. It gives you practical applications you can use today.

Most personality assessments miss the point. They leave you asking, “So what? Now what? What do I do with this?”

MCode is different.

In fact, here are 8 simple ways you can apply your MCode results to how you hire, lead, and communicate, starting today:

shawnhesketh.com/personality-...

‪Even more impressive is how this theme performs right out of the box. I don’t think I’ve ever had a site score this well unless it was a brand new site with zero content. 😆‬

Shawn Hesketh - Certified MCode Coach I can help you and your team discover how you're naturally motivated so you can do more of what lights you up… without burning out.

I’ve never had so much fun redesigning my website, thanks to the Ollie Pro theme framework, created by one my favorite designers, @mikemcalister.com. Check it out and let me know what you think! 👉 shawnhesketh.com

Energy Management > Time Management Some work energizes you, other work drains you — knowing the difference makes all the difference. Discover how motivation impacts your energy levels and performance, and how to structure your work aro...

Are you procrastinating?

There’s nothing wrong with you! You’re just working against your motivational wiring.

This 18-minute video explains exactly why some work energizes you, while other work drains you.

Check this out, and then let me know your thoughts…

motivationcode.com/energy-manag...

The FOMO has been real! But so happy to see so many of our friends reconnect, share experiences, and inspire each other. Brings back so many fond memories, even though we couldn’t be there in person. Hug each other for us!

Love this so much! Some seriously amazing people right there.

How Your Motivation Code Goes Beyond Nature vs. Nurture - Shawn Hesketh Are our core motivations shaped by genetics or our environment? Spoiler alert; it's a combination of both. The research reveals some fascinating results that will change your approach to work and your...

Are our motivations the product of nature or nurture? This question came up during a conversation with one of our brilliant MCode coaches this past week. So I dug into the research and learned some fascinating things: shawnhesketh.com/mcode-goes-b...

Yep, same here. The default version ATV showed in our feed was the ASL version. I think it’s quite cool that they’re doing it, but we stopped watching after a minute or two and found the non-ASL version instead.