I look at Stephen King’s choice to stop writing 'The Plant.' While many downloaded the chapters, few paid, proving the risks of honesty-based digital publishing. It’s a smart, if frustrating, move for the author.
I'm tracking Stephen King's experiment with self-publishing The Plant online in dollar installments. By bypassing traditional publishers and relying on an honor-system payment model, he's testing whether direct digital distribution is viable for authors.
I’ve found that recruiting for startups requires hunting smart people in their natural clusters like GitHub or meetups. Since they're motivated by hard problems and autonomy, I suggest managing them like a community of volunteers rather than employees.
I prioritize writing for myself to clarify thoughts and avoid burnout. Although my post frequency dropped, my total writing volume remains consistent as I focus on longer pieces and use micro-sabbaticals to maintain my enjoyment of the process.
I believe the traditional "three Rs" must evolve: reading remains vital, but typing and computing have replaced handwriting and mental arithmetic. I plan to help schools prioritize Excel and digital literacy over outdated manual skills.
I recommend Stephen's Guide to the Logical Fallacies for a comprehensive breakdown of common reasoning errors. It is a valuable tool for identifying flawed arguments, sharpening critical thinking, and understanding the core principles of logic.