Above the Hollow 55

Observations, articles, and other links. Curated for my family and friends.

Here is a summary of all notes added to my digitl garden the last 7 days (as of 2025-06-07). Each summary captures the main takeaway and includes a link to the original file.

Philosophy and Wisdom

Act to cancel out stupid behavior
This note explores the proactive approach of identifying and neutralizing counterproductive habits or actions. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and decisive action to prevent negative patterns from derailing progress and well-being. Act to cancel out stupid behavior

Develop into a lifelong learner
This note emphasizes the continuous pursuit of knowledge and personal growth as a fundamental aspect of a fulfilling life. It highlights strategies for fostering a curious mindset and integrating learning into daily routines to stay adaptable and informed. Develop into a lifelong learner

Satisfaction from action
This note explores the profound sense of fulfillment derived from taking decisive action and engaging actively with life's challenges. It highlights how progress and accomplishment, rather than passive contemplation, lead to genuine satisfaction and personal growth. Satisfaction from action

Wisdom means discerning when to change you opinions
This note delves into the essence of true wisdom, highlighting it as the ability to critically evaluate one's own beliefs and adapt them based on new information or deeper understanding. It encourages intellectual humility and openness to evolving perspectives for continuous personal and intellectual growth. Wisdom means discerning when to change you opinions

Productivity and Time Management

Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.
This note illustrates how small, consistent daily habits accumulate over time to yield significant long-term improvements in various aspects of life. It encourages focusing on incremental progress and building sustainable routines for continuous personal development. Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement

Sam Altman on Productivity
This note distills key insights and strategies from Sam Altman regarding effective productivity. It covers his perspectives on focus, decision-making, and leveraging time to maximize output and achieve significant goals. Sam Altman on Productivity

Collections and Resources

Top 5 Themes in Above the Hollow
This note summarizes the top 5 themes in this digital garden. Each theme is accompanied by links to representative notes, offering a good starting point for your exploration. Top 5 Themes in Above the Hollow