Sunset San Francisco

Good morning

Artwork by Larry Price 🥕🐇

Isn't it fascinating to meet people, discover how others think, and learn what they are working on? When we come together in conversation, minds mix, styles overlap, and we guide each other to something new.

Who else likes urban walks? I like the activity, architecture, people watching, streetscapes… What’s it like for you?

Time with my brother, Ben 💛

This is the Sentinel Building, also known as the Columbus Tower, a 1907 Beaux-Arts–style building in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood. Notable for its copper-clad turret & for surviving the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake & fire. I like it.

I’m spending a little time in the Bay Area, California. I love walking to explore & around here, the steep hills lead to sweeping & beautiful views. This is on the way to Coit Tower.

Nature & City I 🤍 both

Windmill Geometry @mandalafy.com

Interviewing (for jobs) has been an important part of my professional work. I enjoy meeting & speaking with people. Some thoughts around how I’ve looked the process, including erring on the side of more interviews. What’s your perspective?

There's nobody quite like you. You know that. But also, you change in every moment. Each time you open up to a new experience, or a new person, it's like walking through a symbolic door that never reappears. It's one-of-a-kind & then changes forever.

Thoughts around testing social media formats (including social audio) for self-awareness & to see what people respond to.

Content on the internet 🚪 It's like a door. An invitation to cross through & discover more. I invite you into my world. Do you know how to enter? My job is to make it clear. You can DM me, subscribe to my newsletter, schedule/join a meeting, or we can interact on posts. 👋

Does traveling help you think differently? How? Why?

Things I do almost every day: Wake around the same time Bright lights early Go outside Exercise Learn Love Create Communicate Minimize toxins Maximize nutrients Stop eating early Go to sleep Start again

Do you ever think about what you just cannot do to understand what you are good at? I believe in getting uncomfortable & pushing to do new things but not always. Seems good to observe where there’s a bottleneck, where inspiration is lost. Then go where it flows instead.

Artwork by Larry Price👇 Super artist & creative coffee connoisseur☕

I’ve been thinking about the many ways we interact online & which ones actually build trust. Which interactions lead to the fastest connections or the deepest ones? I have my own answers, but I wanted to open the question up.

Good morning from a new place, a different landscape today.

Good morning. ☀️ Have you ever seen giant redwood trees? Amazing. This is a photo from a trip to Northern California, taken years ago.

Saffron Starburst⭐ @mandalafy.com

Good morning! 🌎 Unseasonably warm in my part of the world Hope you have a pleasant day

Sweet sunrise today ☀️ Good morning

Sun is up! ☀️ Greetings from my morning walk. Hope your day is excellent.

Walking (after meals) & posting videos online. Habits that compound! ⭐️ For better health ⭐️ For being present online

I like to think about mapping the internet & sense-making. This is different from getting attention, which is understandably a common creator goal. I'm talking about organizing, categorizing & thinking about connections. Not incompatible with seeking attention but it's a different focus.

Did you know I have a newsletter? danryanneff.beehiiv.com

Nobody else is quite like you You've got a one-of-a-kind mix of skills & interests So how will you connect the dots And treat your life Like a work of art?

being present > being perfect

Situational Intelligence. Advice is everywhere. Some of it is good. But advice alone is not enough. Without the judgment & confidence to apply it to your specific situation, even good advice can fail. So what is situational intelligence?

If you’re absorbing a lot but rarely speaking, this is for you. You’re quiet and thoughtful, but you still want to be involved. A practice I’ve had to learn myself is moving between private synthesis and public articulation. You can think deeply.... www.youtube.com/shorts/dhN1v...

Art by Marcus McAllister 👇

Hearts in the waves 💛🌊

Human on planet Earth Citizen of the world 🌎 Account on the internet Representing a person Ready to make friends

Stepped out for tonight’s sunset & look at that! A sun pillar.

Nightwheel @mandalafy.com mandala 🎨 What will you design? Make your own & share it with the world🌎

Ojo del Mar @mandalafy.com mandala 🎨

There’s a struggle that’s been fading away for me, and it’s mostly tied to visibility on the internet, especially social media. A lot of people who succeed there are very good at grabbing attention.

Flashback to years past ⚡️

If the internet is a big house, which rooms do you live in? And why?

Cerulean Gyroscope @mandalafy.com 🎨mandala

Lou Reed is one of my favorites. I like this photo. I don’t think I’ve seen it until today.

Good morning! ❄️ I’m out walking in fresh snow again. Wishing you a pleasant day.

Check out this new in-depth video on designing a mandala & turning it into a product.✨ More coming here & on YouTube. Feedback/suggestions welcome if there's anything specific you want to learn. youtu.be/PBBmbKnQC2c?...

⭕Turquoise Lantern💎 Mandalas have long supported meditation & centering in Hindu & Buddhist traditions. Circular, contemplative designs also appear elsewhere - think Celtic knots or church rose windows. @mandalafy.com

I don’t watch tv. Almost never. I go online. I consume podcasts, videos, social media & learn with AI. Where do you go for learning/entertainment?

What's a good name for this mandala design? I might call it Fireflower Bloom. Any other ideas? @mandalafy.com

A striking scene

Here's to learning quickly, adapting, curiosity, and open-mindedness. ✨