Weekend Reading
Writing worth reading - 22nd/23rd March 2025
Beautiful vs. Practical Advice by Morgan Housel
“Art must experiment to do its job. Most experiments fail. Art costs extra. How much extra are you willing to pay to live in a failed experiment? Art flouts convention. Convention became conventional because it works. Aspiring to art means aspiring to a building that almost certainly cannot work, because the old good solutions are thrown away. The roof has a dramatic new look, and it leaks dramatically...”
Former Aide Reveals How Vladimir Putin Played Donald Trump Like a Fiddle on Phone Call by Lee Moran
“The very first time I was in one of the phone calls with Putin, I was listening very carefully to the Russian, because the interpreters don’t always capture everything, they don’t capture the nuances, particularly when it’s the Russian interpreter who’s translating into a language that’s also not their native language, all kinds of things are missing,” she remembered…”
A-Z of Barkley marathons, the world’s most notorious ultramarathon by INOV8 Staff
“The Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary is the inspiration behind the event. It was from where, in 1977, a notorious assassin escaped, negotiating 12 miles through the unforgiving woodland before being caught 54 hours later. The story goes that Laz mockingly responded: “I could do at least 100 miles.” And so, the Barkley Marathons was born, held on the same ground that the assassin made his failed escape…”
Founders (need) Focus
This week we shared that we’re starting Founders Focus, a new membership program from 9others; a space for you to carve out time to work on the hard things that really matter. Check out the announcement here.
What does it do?
Founders Focus keeps you focused, accountable and connected.
Who it’s for?
Founders Focus will suit Solo Founders, Remote (Co) Founders, and Freelancers, CxOs and Side Hustlers.
Qs?
Read more and check out the FAQs on the 9others Notion, here.
We hope you’ll join us.
Upcoming meals with 9others
Wednesday 26th March — London — details and signup here.
Tuesday 8th April — Manchester — details and signup here.
Wednesday 30th April — London — details and signup here.