While You Were Away: Dec 19, 2021

It was written 600 years ago.

It's 234 pages long.

It's been studied by cryptographers and codebreakers alike.

And yet, we still have no idea what any of it means.

A thread on the the Voynich Manuscript, the most mysterious book in the world:

— David Zabinsky (@DavidZabinsky)
2:36 PM • Dec 15, 2021

An acquisition was never in my thinking. Yet, I caught the attention of Unilever who paid $100M+ for my brand.

Here are 10 overlooked truths about getting acquired. 🧵

— Jaime Schmidt (@jaimeschmidt)
9:24 PM • Dec 13, 2021

7 lessons I learnt while growing up.

A thread...

— Ankur Warikoo (@warikoo)
8:40 AM • Dec 17, 2021

It takes time to grow.

That's why successful people are consistent.

Here's how you can be too:

[A thread]

— Sheila Gonzalez (@DanesaGlez)
1:25 PM • Dec 18, 2021

I've been developing leaders for the last 5 years.

Bad leaders all struggled for different reasons.

The best leaders all focused on these 7 principles:

— Jacob Espinoza (@MrJacobEspi)
2:00 PM • Dec 17, 2021

2021 was the year of VR, and I have one stat to show you why:

This year, Oculus has sold more headsets than Microsoft did Xboxs.

This marks the beginning of ARVR's predominance.

A thread on ARVRs growth, use-cases, and future below:

— Jack Soslow (@JackSoslow)
6:35 PM • Dec 16, 2021

When you're stuck, pick up a pen and paper.

Computers can improve your execution.

But pen and paper improve your thinking.

5 situations where pen and paper are more effective than a computer: 👇🧵

— Joyce Kettering (@joycekettering)
6:00 PM • Dec 13, 2021

I asked, “What are the best podcast episodes that you listened to this year?”

Here are 15 MIND-BLOWING episodes that need to be at the top of your playlist:

— Brian Feroldi (🧠,📈) (@BrianFeroldi)
3:34 PM • Dec 16, 2021

Kids spend more time on screens today than ever before.

Do they lack self-control? Or are deeper factors at play?

Let’s unpack the psychology of screens 👇🏼 🪡

— Ana Lorena Fabrega (@anafabrega11)
5:19 PM • Dec 17, 2021

A driver was read his last rites after one of the worst wrecks in F1 history.

He survived, going on to win 3 titles and becoming the most influential man in the sport: 🧵

— Nathan Baugh (@nathanbaugh27)
12:50 PM • Dec 12, 2021

I've spoken to 3,000+ people about remote work in the 2021

A few predictions on what will happen in 2022

[ a thread ] 💻🏠🌍

— Chris Herd (@chris_herd)
1:30 PM • Dec 17, 2021