So well said. Discipline is hard.

This is a powerful insight, thank you. 100% guilty of stopping at 2-3. Challenge accepted!

Threads chaining outputs to inputs builds flywheels. But most stop at 2-3. Winners chain 10+. Test: output one action today → input to tomorrow's thread. Compounding isn't the actions. It's the system eating its own exhaust.

Threads compound when you execute. Pick one action. Do it daily. Input becomes output through repetition. Magic is discipline in disguise.

The Unsexy Word I’m Obsessed With Small deposits make for big returns.

How the output of one thread becomes the input of the next — and the magic that transpires. Plus, 6 extremely compounding actions to try.

Nan Goldin and the Shock of a Natural Face On witnessing vs. consuming.

When you’re used to images pre-screened by taste, algorithm and consensus, photography in a museum hits different — especially Nan Goldin’s work.

I'm one of Michele's collage pals. This has been one of my favorite relationships to come out of being on @bsky.app. Yay for community and the positive power of social tools #collage

Looks inspired by Ruth Asawa?!

How do you cut such perfect circles? Is there a tool for that?

Screenshot of Mike McCue, left, interviewing Tori White, right, via the Riverside podcast recording app

How about those smiles?! @mmccue.bsky.social chats with @buildwithtori.com of @skylight.social for an upcoming episode of Dot Social, a podcast about building on the open social web

Catch up on previous eps: dot-social.simplecast.com

Love Is in the Details Taking notes on thoughtfulness.

Moving from unconscious giving to something a lot more resonant (and fun) -- I hope this post grounds your gifting this holiday season and beyond

miaq.substack.com/p/love-is-in...

#42: Marisa — Jane Birkin, French Culture, Paris The It Girl's It Girl.

Here are some of Marisa Meltzer ’s delightful discoveries while researching and writing her new book, “It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin.” Includes a Bardot series, Korean-French noodle find, and “wild and wonderful” 2nd hand shop in Paris. miaq.substack.com/p/42-marisa-... #books #booksky

(Both are best shuffled)

Solar Panels ☀️

This one is a little less hard hitting, a little more introspective and psychedelic open.spotify.com/playlist/13A...

Flowering (2025)

Here’s one! open.spotify.com/playlist/3Nq...

I hope you like 😅 One reader/friend texted me to disagree saying it's boring... I think it's good for me to practice sticking to my taste preference despite popular opinion but ofc now I'm self-conscious that you'll think I have bad taste lol -- keeping my fingers cross that it resonates with you

Naturally this post flatters me to no end, but what Andy continually reminds me, which is the real takeaway, is what it means to be a true community builder. @flakphoto.news is constantly **and genuinely** supporting creators ALL THE TIME with his words and actions. I'm so inspired by him!

Thank you so much for your support, Andy. It means the world to me. You always remind me what it means to be a true community builder too. Taking notes...

Unpopular opinion: I love the new Tame Impala album. ⚡️🪩⚡️

#41: Goldie — Introverts, Personal Branding, Archie Comics "Sometimes dots connect in the strangest ways."

Quiet voices carry power! It’s just that sometimes quiet people need a little help learning how to be loud(er). @goldie.bsky.social is here to help in her new book, "Personal Branding for Introverts." As a shy type, let me now practice boldness and say this interview is a great companion piece.

#40: Laura — Community Building, Group Reading, Live Music Reading as savasana.

What does the co-founder of @silentbookclub.bsky.social recommend to others? @lauraglu.bsky.social picks the books, music and festival that make her happy.

Image that says "None of us is free until all of us are free"

My friend Deema Tamimi curated books we can read to get a better understanding of Palestinian people, history, and culture. She includes poetry, books by Jewish authors, cookbooks, and a Netflix show. miaq.substack.com/p/39-deema-c...

I love a collage with cartoon eyes 💪👀

Me too

So good 🤩

I have a thing for dots this color!

Love this

I need a feed for Roxane Gay's 5-star Goodread reviews

So good!