I use Philips Hue bulbs and LED strips attached under the bed frame to slowly turn on in the morning. You can set the schedule to sunset and sunrise or any time you like. I also use a projector alarm clock to display the time on the ceiling (it's a red light projection, so very minimal distraction/blue light) just so I can keep an eye on time.
I hadn't thought of that! How reliable is it as an alarm? Does it even just not work? Does the alarm schedule get saved int he bulb, or does your phone have to be connected to it via bluetooth every time?
I have an extensive Apple Home (Matter protocol) network of various smart bulbs and switches (Eve, Philips, Nanoleaf, etc). You can set schedules with Apple Home (my network runs off my Apple TV) or the Philips Hue app (you might need their dedicated hub that comes included with their bulb bundles sometimes). I also cool the house down quite a bit around sunset and warm it back up an hour or so before I need to wake up.
It works well if your sleep hygiene is good - consistent bed times, no blue light in the evenings, cold room, etc. I still have a backup phone alarm in case I don't go to bed early enough, but I really do like it when my circadian rhythm is in good shape.
"Is there anything that I could never understand no matter how long and how well it was explained to me?" I'm going to be thinking about that one for a while!
I haven't seen much of the Beckham documentary, but the "What car did your Dad drive" clip single-handedly made me want to watch it.
It's hard to overstate how much of a big deal that red card was - the first World Cup I remember watching was the Brazil one four years later in 2002, and even then, I remember the red card still being a topic of conversation.
The bit about him calling her out about her dad's Rolls Royce was priceless! But it's also a good reminder that self-perception.. I don't think she was consciously trying to deceive, I think she really believed it.
I've never watched a single football match in my life, but 3 episodes in, am really enjoying the docu. Looking forward to the last one.. they hinted at some other scandal at the end of the 3rd..
The doc about Arnold S was also quite good, if you haven't seen that one.
We are a week out from finishing Beckham and still processing it. Even in regard to the Jensen interview, which even my wife enjoyed watching. I don't follow soccer (or any professional sport) at all, but when you watch Beckham, the artistry is obvious. Analyzing his personality is another matter. One of the key milestones in growing up is connecting the midbrain to the prefrontal cortex - transitioning from risk taking adrenaline junkie to seeing the bigger picture, making long term plans, managing risk, etc. Beckham never did it. His obsessive-compulsive behavior both made him a superstar, but also bedeviled his life. The red card incident and the reaction to it could be seen as a group response to his condition. Everyone understood that he took a risk that endangered the entire community and they never forgave him. Also, not to spoil it, what did he do when he retired - for days on end?
On the other hand, you have Jensen. He (they) took massive risks, but they were carefully informed and paid off. Beckham's interviews were highly emotional and full of self-doubt. Jensen freely admits mistakes but marks them as learning experiences and moves on. His manner of speaking and thinking is extraordinary. In fact, in style, he has a lot in common with Tim Cook.
Both of these shows are must watch IMHO. Thanks for bringing them to our attention.
Great analysis, and I hadn't thought of comparing and contrasting these two interviews. Very interesting parallels and divergences.
I kind of wonder how things may have been different if Jensen had been as famous and under close scrutiny at 23. One benefit of the entrepreneurial route is that the early years are fairly obscure and you don't have much money (most of the time).
The thing with movie stars and sports stars is they mostly get all of that at once at a very young age, which probably impacts how the rest of their lives unfolds.
Yes, interesting to ponder. Look at the example of Sam Bankman-Fried as too much power, no comprehension of risk. Red Flag. It's a fine balance and I think Jensen articulated it very well. In addition, his view of corporate structure as essentially non-command and control. If you haven't seen it already pick up a copy of the classic Regional Advantage by Annalee Saxenion, contrasting the culture of Rt. 128 in Boston with SV. I lived in both worlds and saw the difference in action. Jensen is what I would call an evolved practitioner of the horizontal culture. "We learn from everybody, our customers, our competitiors..."
I use Philips Hue bulbs and LED strips attached under the bed frame to slowly turn on in the morning. You can set the schedule to sunset and sunrise or any time you like. I also use a projector alarm clock to display the time on the ceiling (it's a red light projection, so very minimal distraction/blue light) just so I can keep an eye on time.
I hadn't thought of that! How reliable is it as an alarm? Does it even just not work? Does the alarm schedule get saved int he bulb, or does your phone have to be connected to it via bluetooth every time?
I have an extensive Apple Home (Matter protocol) network of various smart bulbs and switches (Eve, Philips, Nanoleaf, etc). You can set schedules with Apple Home (my network runs off my Apple TV) or the Philips Hue app (you might need their dedicated hub that comes included with their bulb bundles sometimes). I also cool the house down quite a bit around sunset and warm it back up an hour or so before I need to wake up.
It works well if your sleep hygiene is good - consistent bed times, no blue light in the evenings, cold room, etc. I still have a backup phone alarm in case I don't go to bed early enough, but I really do like it when my circadian rhythm is in good shape.
Sounds like a good setup.
It's likely a project I'll look into at some point in the future
"Is there anything that I could never understand no matter how long and how well it was explained to me?" I'm going to be thinking about that one for a while!
I haven't seen much of the Beckham documentary, but the "What car did your Dad drive" clip single-handedly made me want to watch it.
It's hard to overstate how much of a big deal that red card was - the first World Cup I remember watching was the Brazil one four years later in 2002, and even then, I remember the red card still being a topic of conversation.
The bit about him calling her out about her dad's Rolls Royce was priceless! But it's also a good reminder that self-perception.. I don't think she was consciously trying to deceive, I think she really believed it.
I've never watched a single football match in my life, but 3 episodes in, am really enjoying the docu. Looking forward to the last one.. they hinted at some other scandal at the end of the 3rd..
The doc about Arnold S was also quite good, if you haven't seen that one.
Greetings - Yes, another awesome episode.
We are a week out from finishing Beckham and still processing it. Even in regard to the Jensen interview, which even my wife enjoyed watching. I don't follow soccer (or any professional sport) at all, but when you watch Beckham, the artistry is obvious. Analyzing his personality is another matter. One of the key milestones in growing up is connecting the midbrain to the prefrontal cortex - transitioning from risk taking adrenaline junkie to seeing the bigger picture, making long term plans, managing risk, etc. Beckham never did it. His obsessive-compulsive behavior both made him a superstar, but also bedeviled his life. The red card incident and the reaction to it could be seen as a group response to his condition. Everyone understood that he took a risk that endangered the entire community and they never forgave him. Also, not to spoil it, what did he do when he retired - for days on end?
On the other hand, you have Jensen. He (they) took massive risks, but they were carefully informed and paid off. Beckham's interviews were highly emotional and full of self-doubt. Jensen freely admits mistakes but marks them as learning experiences and moves on. His manner of speaking and thinking is extraordinary. In fact, in style, he has a lot in common with Tim Cook.
Both of these shows are must watch IMHO. Thanks for bringing them to our attention.
Great analysis, and I hadn't thought of comparing and contrasting these two interviews. Very interesting parallels and divergences.
I kind of wonder how things may have been different if Jensen had been as famous and under close scrutiny at 23. One benefit of the entrepreneurial route is that the early years are fairly obscure and you don't have much money (most of the time).
The thing with movie stars and sports stars is they mostly get all of that at once at a very young age, which probably impacts how the rest of their lives unfolds.
Interesting to ponder 🤔
Yes, interesting to ponder. Look at the example of Sam Bankman-Fried as too much power, no comprehension of risk. Red Flag. It's a fine balance and I think Jensen articulated it very well. In addition, his view of corporate structure as essentially non-command and control. If you haven't seen it already pick up a copy of the classic Regional Advantage by Annalee Saxenion, contrasting the culture of Rt. 128 in Boston with SV. I lived in both worlds and saw the difference in action. Jensen is what I would call an evolved practitioner of the horizontal culture. "We learn from everybody, our customers, our competitiors..."
Thanks for the rec, I haven't read that one 👍
Awesome edition. I’d been considering watching the Beckham doc, I think I’m convinced!
I'm curious what you think of it!
I’ll be back in touch soon 😎.
I’m on my way back home after a week in Texas, there’s certainly a lot of Substack / YouTube / Netflix on the agenda this weekend 😪😴.
Have a safe trip back!