Niels - Nostr Hypermedia

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David Oliver

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My Ordinary Life: Improvements Since the 1990s · Gwern.net

A list of unheralded improvements to ordinary quality-of-life since the 1990s going beyond computers.

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The podcast offers many practical communication tips applicable to various life situations. Here are some key takeaways and how to incorporate them: **1. Improve Clarity and Conciseness:** * **Before any communication (email, meeting, etc.), take a few minutes to clarify your main point.** What is the single most important thing you want your audience to understand or do? * **Re-read your written communication before sending.** This helps catch errors, improve clarity, and ensure the message is concise and impactful. * **Use signposting words** (e.g., "for example," "because," "as a next step," "first," "second") to guide your reader or listener. * **Avoid excessive formatting.** Too much bolding, italics, or bullets can be distracting. **2. Anticipate Objections (MOO Framework):** * **Before a meeting or presentation, consider potential objections.** What are the most obvious reasons someone might disagree with your ideas? Addressing these upfront will strengthen your argument and prevent surprises. **3. Manage Up Effectively:** * **Share your point of view proactively.** Don't just ask your manager what to do; offer your recommendations, supported by evidence and reasoning. **4. Give Constructive Feedback:** * **Focus on behavior change, not venting.** Frame your feedback in terms of how the recipient can improve their performance and achieve better outcomes. **5. Delegate Effectively (CEDAF Framework):** * **Use the CEDAF framework when delegating tasks:** **C**omprehension (ensure the recipient understands the task), **E**xcitement (make it engaging), **D**e-risk (anticipate and mitigate potential problems), **A**lign (check for mutual understanding), and **F**eedback (maintain a short feedback loop). By consistently applying these techniques, you'll significantly improve your communication skills, influence, and overall effectiveness in both your professional and personal life. Snipped from Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career - Become a better communicator: Specific frameworks to improve your clarity, influence, and impact | Wes Kao (coach, entrepreneur, advisor). Snipd - save & remember the best insights you hear in podcasts

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Quasar Alpha - API, Providers, Stats

This is a cloaked model provided to the community to gather feedback. It’s a powerful, all-purpose model supporting long-context tasks, including...

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Using Claude Code on Drupal

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"So much of the world is completely unspecified. [...] And I think the beauty of language models is it is the first time that we have had tools that can deal with things that are inexplicit." ― Michael Taylor

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HP today abruptly ditched the mandatory 15-minute wait time that it imposed on customers dialling up its telephone-based support team due to "initial feedback."