A stick figure lifts a barbell over its head. It’s struggling due to the weight. The bar is bending with three plate weights on each side. The inner most weight is largest, the middle weight is smaller, and the outer weight is smallest, indicating different weights of each plate. There are wing clips outside of the smallest weights, keeping the plates in place. The stick figure is looking up and its mouth is open in shock. It’s worried the bar might snap in two. The figure’s back is arched and its knees are bent. Wavy lines imply the figure’s knees and back are shaking under the heavy weight.

What makes it worth the weight

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Insight on purpose and perspective from a personal trainer. In 672 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a sketch of Kenny, a character from the adult cartoon South Park. Kenny is wearing an orange parka. His hood is up with brown fur around the edges. The hood is drawn tightly around his face, with only his two large, round eyes visible. Very little of his light-coloured face can be seen and his mouth is completely covered. His eyes appear to be bulging, as if Kenny is in fear. He’s wearing brown gloves and brown boots. Kenny is standing still, facing straight ahead, like he’s looking at you.

OMG, they’re killing creativity!

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Say no to generative AI: a lesson in human creativity from the creators of South Park. In 941 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a flat, black-and-whilte line drawing of a person. The drawing is one continuous line, never breaking to draw another part of the person’s body. They have their back to you with their arms raised over their head. Each hand rests upon the top of the person’s head. It’s as though they are in disbelief. Or like they’re shocked, having come to some sort of deep realization.

Always in my way

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The moment I realized the problem was me: 454 words about being in my own way.

A simple black-and-white line drawing of an electric guitar. On the left side is the rounded body, featuring two rectangular pickups, three small circular control knobs, and a round output jack. The guitar’s neck stretches to the right, long and straight, divided by evenly spaced frets. At the far right is the headstock, sketched with six small tuning pegs—three on each side.

No more “blisters on me fingers!”

December 10, 20254 Comments

Why hobbies don’t need meaning, mastery, or money: you can do it just for the joy of it. Read 536 words on The Davis Daily.

At least this habit stuck

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Read Issue 61 of Life: Under Construction, a fortnightly newsletter by The Davis Daily. Join the crew for 15 interesting things about growth and creativity, wealth and wellness.

A black and white hand-drawn sketch of a rugged work boot. The boot features a thick, treaded sole for durability and traction. The upper part of the boot includes detailed stitching and metal eyelets, which the laces are threaded through. The boot's collar is padded for added comfort, and there is a small loop at the back of the collar, likely used for pulling the boot on. The drawing is minimalistic but captures the characteristics of a heavy-duty work boot, symbolizing toughness and practicality.

A no bullshit approach to living and working

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The Blue-Collar Method™ is a practical philosophy on life, work, and living well. Summed up in 645 words on The Davis Daily.

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