C.A. Hixson

Thanks Davuth!

Oh nice! I missed that demo. I'll search for it and keep an eye out for your post.

Thanks for all you do.

If you get to it... you'd have at least one reader 😂

If not... completely understood

hey @snell.zone ... I heard you talking about your iPhone, iPad, FinalCut setup on @macbreak.bsky.social and the Upgrade podcast. Have you published about it (or planning to)? Didn't see anything on sixcolors.com... another source to learn more? Thanks!

This doesn't really hit the demotivated with career thought though. For that one, I'd go back to why you're doing it and how it aligns with your values and goals.

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You're also right that the other part of that is telling people about your product. I really, really want to get better at this. In that case, I'd recommend Simple Marketing for Smart People by Billy Broas (bookworm.fm/214/)

Not stupid at all. Your response clarifies things though. You want to help people. Part of that is making a good product. For this, do you have people who will give you *honest* feedback? What do you beta testers say?

Mike describes this often via his idea of having a Life Theme that grounds all of your work. In the workshops I lead, we have folks work through their core values and then attempt to align their activities with at lease one of those values. The more alignment the better. Hope this helps.

To learn? To advance professionally? To solve a need? To make money? To get famous? If you can clarify that, it will probably help with the feeling of meaninglessness. The work you're doing isn't meaningless or else you wouldn't be doing it. That said, the meaning it's providing might be misplaced.

Hey Davuth... sorry for the delay. It's been a busy start to the semester. I'll think about a specific book recommendation (nothing is popping out); however, I think setting aside some time to focus on your "Why" would be really helpful. Why are you creating the things you're creating?

As leaders, we must set realistic expectations and develop environments for flourishing.

We still need to challenge those we lead. But demoralizing expectations and chronically under resourced personnel won’t be as joyful (and productive) as they could be.

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#leadership

I’ve been working through Robot Theology by Joshua K. Smith in my Advanced Technical Topics class the last few sessions.

The discussions have been excellent.

It’s really encouraging the students to think critically about #AI and #robots.

Especially as seniors at the end of the semester.

Just using linear optimization software to position queens on a chess board.

It’ll be another fun class today.

#engineering #operationsresearch

“Plough deep while sluggards sleep.”

-Benjamin Franklin

“Sorry to break it to you, but since the invention of the internet, no one has ever been promoted for being ultra-responsive on email.”

from “Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It” by Jenny Wood

I couldn’t agree more.

#christianity #parenting #easter #jesus #movies #moviereview #christian

Drinking black coffee today. I’m not sure I see the appeal.

“If you keep squeezing your square peg into a round hole, you’ll get bent out of shape.”

Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It by Jenny Wood

The King of Kings Movie Review - A New Easter Movie Tradition?: https://anchoredthought.com/2025/04/19/the-king-of-kings-movie.html

Excited to release the sixth video (and final?) in my Definitions of Worship series. I hope you’ll check it out.

youtu.be/rG9-VlOgf…

I want a 3D-printed workshop, outbuilding, or space… really interesting #technology.

Strive for frequent and supportive relationships.

#happiness

“Happy people love people, use things, and worship the divine;

unhappy people use people, love things, and worship themselves.”

from “The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life” by Sahil Bloom

This is a human factors nightmare.

It’s significantly harder to read and find your flight than the old airport displays.

#engineering #humanfactors #humancentereddesign

Fireside Chat - Steele Billings & Pat Gelsinger: https://anchoredthought.com/2025/04/10/fireside-chat-steele-billings-pat.html

Massively Multilingual Langage Technologies - Jean Maillard: https://anchoredthought.com/2025/04/10/massively-multilingual-langage-technologies-jean.html

The Future of Missional AI: https://anchoredthought.com/2025/04/10/the-future-of-missional-ai.html

Missed the devotion and the first highlight keynote this morning, but had many outstanding conversations in the lobby this morning.

That’s why coming to physical meetups is so valuable!

Building with Transparency & Trust - Alex Cook: https://anchoredthought.com/2025/04/09/building-with-transparency-trust-alex.html

Developing a Future with Values-Aligned AI: https://anchoredthought.com/2025/04/09/developing-a-future-with-valuesaligned.html