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423. Kevin Kelly: From Wired to Wisdom - Excellent Advice for Living

Apr 27, 2023

Kevin Kelly, renowned technology writer, futurist, and Wired magazine co-founder, shares timeless advice on living and success. Topics include uniqueness, compassion, evolving beliefs, and not seeking external validation. He explores the value of wisdom, tool usage, and practical guidance for various aspects of life.

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Kevin Kelly

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Quick takeaways

Embrace change and aim to be 'the only' rather than 'the best' for personal fulfillment.

Measure your life based on personal values and aspirations, not someone else's ruler for success.

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Intro

4min

Transition to Life Advice and Unique Pursuits

24min

Evolution of Content Creation and AI Integration in Business

5min

Exploring Value in Various Entities and a Promotional Message on Reduced Prices

2min

Exploring Afterlife Possibilities and Favorite Items

3min

Evolution of beliefs and embracing change

17min

Navigating the Pitfalls of Seeking External Validation on Social Media

5min

Exploring Wisdom and Effective Tool Usage with Kevin Kelly

2min

Kevin Kelly is a renowned technology writer, futurist, and entrepreneur who co-founded Wired magazine in 1993. He has authored several books on the impact of technology on society, including "The Inevitable" and "What Technology Wants." He is also a sought-after speaker and advisor on emerging technologies and their social and economic implications.

His new book, Excellent Advice for Living: WIsdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier, distils Kelly’s timeless advice on everything from right living to setting ambitious goals, optimizing generosity, and cultivating compassion. He has wisdom for career, relationships, parenting, and finances, and gives guidance for practical matters ranging from travel to troubleshooting.

In this conversation, we unpack:

How Kevin’s beliefs have changed his beliefs over time
Kevin’s perspective on success and external validation
Why we shouldn’t pursue being the best, but being the only
3 things Kevin would take with him into the afterlife
Why you should kill your darlings, and throw out work you’ve labored over
How Kevin would spend the next 10 years if he was 21 years old today
Learning how to be more compassionate towards people with views that we find abhorrent
Why we shouldn’t measure our lives with someone else’s ruler, and how to get better at that