A very good year, full of courage and commitment 📈 So many valuable pieces, particularly the longer reads. I love the blend of wit, heart and humour. To be honest and perceptive about your life like this, making so much of it feel relatable and not self-regarding, is hard to do. I'm excited about what comes next for you 🌟
The more I think about it, I’m really starting to resent “streak” design.
You know — the “keep going” nudges you get on here, Duolingo, Apple Watch, the list goes on.
I’ve found myself doing press ups at 10pm just to get my last ring closed so I don’t lose my Apple Watch record movement streak. It’s the worst kind of manipulation masquerading as design 😒
Well done for getting the 52 week streak, and now enjoy a (guilt-free) week off from writing! 👏🏾
DUOLINGO IS THE WORST. Honestly, why is it like a manipulative boyfriend I can’t seem to get rid of? Thank you for reading and supporting this Substack, Michael. Very excited about what is going to happen for you in 2025 too!
A very good year, full of courage and commitment 📈 So many valuable pieces, particularly the longer reads. I love the blend of wit, heart and humour. To be honest and perceptive about your life like this, making so much of it feel relatable and not self-regarding, is hard to do. I'm excited about what comes next for you 🌟
🥹 🥹 🥹 thank you Amar. Looking forward to more Substack events and real life connection in 2025 and hearing about all your many exciting projects ❤️
Project puppy is by far the most exciting project at the moment.
Eeeeeek 🥰
The more I think about it, I’m really starting to resent “streak” design.
You know — the “keep going” nudges you get on here, Duolingo, Apple Watch, the list goes on.
I’ve found myself doing press ups at 10pm just to get my last ring closed so I don’t lose my Apple Watch record movement streak. It’s the worst kind of manipulation masquerading as design 😒
Well done for getting the 52 week streak, and now enjoy a (guilt-free) week off from writing! 👏🏾
DUOLINGO IS THE WORST. Honestly, why is it like a manipulative boyfriend I can’t seem to get rid of? Thank you for reading and supporting this Substack, Michael. Very excited about what is going to happen for you in 2025 too!