Top Articles

A roundup of the week's most popular articles and essays from Playtext.

1. The Science of Having a Great Conversation (21 min)

How simple changes in how we talk can make a huge impression on people. The article provides tips on asking more questions, especially follow-up ones, and showing genuine interest so we can connect better with others.

2. Quiet Compounding (5 min)

Quiet compounding is achieving significant results through consistent, gradual efforts over a long period without seeking external validation or comparison.

3. Managing My Motivation, as a Solo Dev (8 min)

One of the biggest sticking points of being a solo developer or entrepreneur is maintaining motivation. The author shares tactics and tools he has used to hack his motivation over the years.

4. The Manager’s Unbearable Lack of Endorphins (6 min)

The piece explores the challenges of transitioning from an individual contributor to a manager, highlighting the lack of instant feedback in management compared to the tangible progress in coding or swimming.

5. “It's a Balance” Isn't Always the Answer (18 min)

Resolve decision-making conflicts by selecting the right approach:

• Make a bold choice;

• Synthesize a new solution;

• or Find the balance.

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