👴🏻 “Prettttttty good pod” — Larry David’s comedic Curb strategy. Apple’s R2D2 home robot. Levi’s baggy jeans era.
Apr 5, 2024
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Larry David shares work lessons from Curb Your Enthusiasm. Apple's rumored home robot, Levi's success post-Beyonce mention, and NC State's basketball odds. Exploring statistical probability, creativity in comedy, tech innovations, and fashion trends.
Persistence is key to success in non-obvious ideas, as seen in Larry David's career.
Apple's shift towards home robots like iR2D2 showcases their pursuit of diverse growth strategies.
Deep dives
Larry David's Creative Process from Curb Your Enthusiasm
Larry David's success teaches us that non-obvious ideas may take longer to land but have high payoffs. His unique humor took time to be recognized, highlighting the importance of persistence. Constraints breed creativity, as seen in Curb Your Enthusiasm's short scripts driving improvisation for spontaneity.
Apple's Move to Home Robots
With Apple shifting focus to home robots after shelving their car project, they are exploring new avenues for innovation. Reportedly working on a tabletop screen for FaceTime conversations and a mobile robot similar to R2D2. Apple's transition to hybrids and new tech signifies their pursuit of diverse growth strategies.
Apple reportedly just found its “next big thing”: A mobile robot for the home — Apple’s next iPhone could be iR2D2.
Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm ends this Sunday with the final episode (whether Susie likes it or not) — So we whipped up 3 work lessons from Larry’s laboratory of creativity.
Levi’s jumped 15% after Beyonce name-checked the brand in her biggest album yet — And the new fit isn’t loose fit jeans… it’s Baggy Daddys.
Plus, the NC State men’s basketball team defied 1-in-23,512 odds to get to the final four. We explain just how unlikely that with other wildly rare events.