# encouragement (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover encouragement. Page: Feed: --- ## [(Repost) Yet Another Helpful Picture](https://theautisticsuperblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/21/repost-yet-another-helpful-picture/) _2026-08-21 · theautisticsuperblog · The Autistic SuperBlog_ Until next post, Dear Readers, please stay safe, stay strong and, as always…., Shine On!! ## [Linux is much easier thanks to AI](https://www.mickmel.com/linux-is-much-easier-thanks-to-ai/) _2026-08-21 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 3 minutes Every few years I’ve toyed around with using Linux on my main computer, but always shied away as it felt just a bit overwhelming. I recently tried again, and this time it stuck. As of this writing, I’m using Linux as the main operating system on my laptop and my desktop. The difference? AI. It’s \[…\] ## [An Amazing Milestone: The 100th Power of the Prompt!!!](https://theautisticsuperblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/20/an-amazing-milestone-the-100th-power-of-the-prompt/) _2026-08-20 · theautisticsuperblog · The Autistic SuperBlog_ Daily writing prompt How do you handle fear and self-doubt? View all responses ## [The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, by Eric Jorgenson](https://www.mickmel.com/the-almanack-of-naval-ravikant-by-eric-jorgenson/) _2026-08-20 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 4 minutes Now that I’m using Reading Refresh to keep myself up to date on books I’ve read in the past, I thought I’d share some of them as they came back up. Today is Eric Jorgenson’s “Almanack of Naval Ravikant“. This book is also available as a free flashcard deck on Ripple Recall. “The Almanack of \[…\] ## [The Hot Take: Feeling the Birthday Love (2026 Edition)](https://theautisticsuperblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/19/the-hot-take-feeling-the-birthday-love-2026-edition/) _2026-08-20 · theautisticsuperblog · The Autistic SuperBlog_ ## [Field Notes for Curious Minds](https://encouragementmanifesto.substack.com/p/field-notes-for-curious-minds-ef9) _2026-08-19 · Encourage Meant_ (33/2026) ## [Google doesn’t care about Claude’s watermark](https://www.mickmel.com/google-doesnt-care-about-claudes-watermark/) _2026-08-19 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes One of the big AI items that is getting a lot of press over the past few weeks is the news that Claude is watermarking their text output so it can be identified as AI when published. Specifically, they say: When a supported Claude model generates text, it weaves an imperceptible watermark directly into the \[…\] ## [(Reposting Again) The Hot Take: Feeling the Birthday Love!](https://theautisticsuperblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/18/reposting-again-the-hot-take-feeling-the-birthday-love/) _2026-08-19 · theautisticsuperblog · The Autistic SuperBlog_ ## [Twelve and a Half by Gary Vaynerchuk](https://www.mickmel.com/twelve-and-a-half-by-gary-vaynerchuk/) _2026-08-18 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes Now that I’m using Reading Refresh to keep myself up to date on books I’ve read in the past, I thought I’d share some of them as they came back up. Today is Gary Vaynerchuk’s “Twelve and a Half”. This book is also available as a free flashcard deck on Ripple Recall. Gary Vee has \[…\] ## [(Reposting Again) Poetry Packed Out: True Poetic Masters](https://theautisticsuperblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/17/reposting-again-poetry-packed-out-true-poetic-masters/) _2026-08-17 · theautisticsuperblog · The Autistic SuperBlog_ As an artist, whatever their craft might be, is nothing without learning from, or listening to, people who inspire them to be better people, that help them to aspire to what they see as greatness, it’s always important to seek out masters to those things that we see as Without support, without drive, without determination, … Continue reading (Reposting Again) Poetry Packed Out: True Poetic Masters ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JLpd08fp59FQ) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Adding more context to flashcards](https://www.mickmel.com/adding-more-context-to-flashcards/) _2026-08-17 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes A few months ago I had the opportunity to chat with Victoria Groce, one of the winningest Jeopardy players of all time. I was excited to chat with her, because many people think I’m obsessed with reading and flashcards (which isn’t untrue), but Victoria puts in 10x the work that I do (and it pays \[…\] ## [(Repost) Poetry Packed Out: The Glare of Battle](https://theautisticsuperblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/16/repost-poetry-packed-out-the-glare-of-battle/) _2026-08-17 · theautisticsuperblog · The Autistic SuperBlog_ It goes without saying, Dear Readers, that we all go through various battles during our lives. We all deal with difficult cards, difficult situations to play. We play the cards to the best of our abilities, for good or bad. It’s easier on some days than others, but by and large, it can feel like … Continue reading (Repost) Poetry Packed Out: The Glare of Battle ## [The Sunday Summary: Galaxy Z Fold8, Machines of Connection, and Google Local results are becoming AI-powered](https://www.mickmel.com/the-sunday-summary-galazy-z-fold8-machines-of-connection-and-google-local-results-are-becoming-ai-powered/) _2026-08-16 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes Here’s a bit about what I wrote, read and learned over the past week. I hope you find it helpful! Blog posts from the past week Noteworthy articles that I read Books that I’m reading I read for a total of 9:54 last week with the following: Tech Rec Stealing the idea from my friends \[…\] ## [A gift for you from The Encouragement Express: "Four Stories Worth Passing Down"](https://howellbigham.substack.com/p/a-gift-for-you-from-the-encouragement-cc3) _2026-08-16 · Howell Bigham · The Encouragement Express_ Your greatest gift to your grandchildren won’t be something you leave for them. It will be what you leave in them. ## [(Repost) The SuperBistro’s Next Course: English Muffin Pizzas](https://theautisticsuperblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/15/repost-the-superbistros-next-course-english-muffin-pizzas/) _2026-08-15 · theautisticsuperblog · The Autistic SuperBlog_ A cabin with plenty of food is better than a hungry castle!” – Irish Proverb Greetings, Dear Readers, to the Autistic SuperBlog’s newest series, The SuperBistro!! I know it’s been a while, but I promise you that this will be worth the wait. To remind you all about how this will work, this will be … Continue reading (Repost) The SuperBistro’s Next Course: English Muffin Pizzas ## [Will AI help to preserve knowledge?](https://www.mickmel.com/will-ai-help-to-preserve-knowledge/) _2026-08-15 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes I love being able to look at photos and videos of my children, and I always try to remember that for nearly all of history, that was impossible. If someone was gone (whether passed away or simply out of the room), all you had was your memory, and memories tend to fade. I’m so thankful \[…\] ## [From The ARC of the United States: More Than Just a Word](https://theautisticsuperblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/14/from-the-arc-of-the-united-states/) _2026-08-15 · theautisticsuperblog · The Autistic SuperBlog_ Dear Readers, I’ve made my feelings about The “R” Word very clear and I want to say that I support my fellow self advocates who defend those whom can’t fight back, including the SANYS Renegades and those from the ARC of the United States. As we fight against those whom would like to put us … Continue reading From The ARC of the United States: More Than Just a Word ## [Machines of Connection](https://www.mickmel.com/machines-of-connection/) _2026-08-14 · greenmellen · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes As time goes by, I find myself using AI more and more often to… connect with other people? AI is certainly going to cost jobs and cause some degree of problems around the world, but you have a choice as to whether you use it to connect more with others or put more distance between \[…\] ## [Machines of Connection](https://www.mickmel.com/machines-of-connection/) _2026-08-14 · greenmellen · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes As time goes by, I find myself using AI more and more often to connect with other people? AI is certainly going to cost jobs and cause some degree of problems around the world, but you have a choice as to whether you use it to connect more with others or put more distance between \[ \] ## [The Man Who Saved Football (And What He Can Teach Your Grandchild)](https://howellbigham.substack.com/p/the-man-who-saved-football-and-what) _2026-08-14 · Howell Bigham · The Encouragement Express_ The scoreboard goes dark. The game of life continues. ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/H9TVKE6WR6QK) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [The Autistic SuperBlog’s July 2026 Stats!!](https://theautisticsuperblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/13/the-autistic-superblogs-july-2026-stats/) _2026-08-13 · theautisticsuperblog · The Autistic SuperBlog_ Thank you all so much for your support during this past month!! Until next post, Dear Readers, please stay safe, stay strong and, as always…. Shine On!!! ## [Captivate, by Vanessa Van Edwards](https://www.mickmel.com/captivate-by-vanessa-van-edwards/) _2026-08-13 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes Now that I’m using Reading Refresh to keep myself up to date on books I’ve read in the past, I thought I’d share some of them as they came back up. Today is Vanessa Van Edwards’ “Captivate“. This book is also available as a free flashcard deck on Ripple Recall. Vanessa Van Edwards has written \[…\] ## [(Repost) From The ARC Mid Hudson: Giving Us A Chance](https://theautisticsuperblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/12/repost-from-the-arc-mid-hudson-giving-us-a-chance/) _2026-08-13 · theautisticsuperblog · The Autistic SuperBlog_ Dear Readers, this video from The ARC Mid Hudson makes me very proud as an Autistic person. I’ve shared my secrets about getting a job and keeping it on The Autistic SuperBlog as the link below shows, https://theautisticsuperblog.wordpress.com/2023/04/19/20-years-and-counting/, but I’ve always been proud of the fact that I have a job. There are individuals whom … Continue reading (Repost) From The… ## [Google Local results are becoming AI-driven](https://www.mickmel.com/google-local-results-are-becoming-ai-driven/) _2026-08-12 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes For quite a few years now companies would track how they ranked in Google across their local area, using tools like this to show their rank in different parts of their city. The reliability of these has faded a bit over the years, as Google increasingly customized search results, but now their reliability might be \[…\] ## [(Repost) Crossing the Threshold!!](https://theautisticsuperblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/repost-crossing-the-threshold-2/) _2026-08-12 · theautisticsuperblog · The Autistic SuperBlog_ By the time, you, my readers, read this, the Autistic Super-blog will have reached 1,000 views this year!! To say that it’s a major accomplishment for me is an understatement, so I want to express my gratitude and thank you all so much for your support!! When I first started writing on The Super-blog, I … Continue reading (Repost) Crossing the Threshold!! ## [5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell](https://www.mickmel.com/5-levels-of-leadership-by-john-maxwell/) _2026-08-11 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes Now that I’m using Reading Refresh to keep myself up to date on books I’ve read in the past, I thought I’d share some of them as they came back up. Today is “5 Levels of Leadership” by John Maxwell, which I first read back in 2020. This book is also available as a free \[…\] ## [The Galaxy Z Fold8](https://www.mickmel.com/the-galazy-z-fold8/) _2026-08-10 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes I ve been a fan of folding phones for a while now, going back to the first Pixel Fold in 2023. In a way, with this new phone, I ve just gone back to that. The first Pixel Fold was a passport -style phone, where it was a bit shorter and wider than other phones. This made the \[ \] ## [Jim Martin's Encouragement Note #149](https://jimmartin.substack.com/p/jim-martins-encouragement-note-149) _2026-08-10 · Jim Martin · Jim Martin_ Circling back to a story . . . Consider the memory of another . . . Remember you are alive . . . Sustainable ministry (for ministers and other church leaders . . . Etcetera ## [The Sunday Summary: Better analytics, query fan-outs, and an amazingly weird phone from Samsung](https://www.mickmel.com/the-sunday-summary-better-analytics-query-fan-outs-and-an-amazingly-weird-phone-from-samsung/) _2026-08-09 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes Here s a bit about what I wrote, read and learned over the past week. I hope you find it helpful! Blog posts from the past week Noteworthy articles that I read Books that I m reading I read for a total of 8:20 last week with the following: Tech Rec Stealing the idea from my friends \[ \] ## [Yelp is becoming huge for ChatGPT](https://www.mickmel.com/yelp-is-becoming-huge-for-chatgpt/) _2026-08-08 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 1 minute As Google continues to slowly tighten up access for tools like ChatGPT and Claude, those tools are working to find other ways to bring in more content for their models. ChatGPT has recently partnered with Yelp to bring real-time local recommendations to their AI engine, so if you have a business it would be wise \[ \] ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/p2oIJ1decdCp) _2026-08-08 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Tracking the “query fan-out”](https://www.mickmel.com/tracking-the-query-fan-out/) _2026-08-07 · mickmel · MickMel_ Reading Time: 2 minutes When you type a search query into a traditional Google search, it searches for your query. The words that you type in are the words that it uses. Pretty simple stuff. When you type a search into an AI tool like ChatGPT, though, it quietly runs a bunch of different searches in the background to \[ \] ## [The Envelope That Changed My Life](https://howellbigham.substack.com/p/the-envelope-that-changed-my-life) _2026-08-07 · Howell Bigham · The Encouragement Express_ The day a former president taught me what greatness really looks like ## [🌅 Your Morning Parable Awaits](https://faithinyourinbox.substack.com/p/your-morning-parable-awaits-43a) _2026-08-04 · Faith in Your Inbox - faithinyourinbox.com_ Find wisdom, encouragement, and purpose this morning. ## [🙏 A Peaceful Evening with God's Word](https://faithinyourinbox.substack.com/p/a-peaceful-evening-with-gods-word-19b) _2026-08-03 · Faith in Your Inbox - faithinyourinbox.com_ A night parable from Scripture awaits. ## [How Silence Gets Passed Down](https://howellbigham.substack.com/p/speak-up) _2026-07-31 · Howell Bigham · The Encouragement Express_ Helping grandparents encourage grandchildren to find their voice ## [In the Snare of Social Media](https://raebotsfordend.substack.com/p/in-the-snare-of-social-media) _2026-07-30 · Rae Botsford End · Letters from Rae Botsford End_ July 2026: A letter for people who feel trapped in a screen. ## [✨ Stay Connected to God's Word](https://faithinyourinbox.substack.com/p/stay-connected-to-gods-word-376) _2026-07-27 · Faith in Your Inbox - faithinyourinbox.com_ Keep receiving daily Scripture, reflections, and encouragement wherever you are. ## [The Family Album](https://howellbigham.substack.com/p/the-family-album) _2026-07-21 · Howell Bigham · The Encouragement Express_ The pictures preserve faces. The stories preserve the people behind them. ## [Craig Mod on AI, tech, creativity and so much more (I loved this interview)](https://www.thepaepae.com/craig-mod-on-ai-tech-creativity-and-so-much-more-i-loved-this-interview/39535/) _2026-07-19 · Peter Aranyi · The Paepae_ From Every, featuring Dan Shipper talking with Craig Mod. This so good. There’s a fair bit of programmer geek spoken in the first half (but not too much) and some real insights about keeping your creativity intact by, basically, quarantining yourself from the distractions of ‘the network’ until you’re ready. Good frames and points of \[…\] ## [Weren’t “simplistic” and “inaccurate” the labels Justice Katz ordered tattooed on Jordan Williams’ buttocks?](https://www.thepaepae.com/werent-simplistic-and-inaccurate-the-labels-justice-katz-ordered-tattooed-on-jordan-williams-buttocks/39494/) _2026-07-18 · Peter Aranyi · The Paepae_ Same old, same old. The duplicitous dirty PR group NZ Taxpayers Union Inc. (or “the ACT party in drag” as one insider labelled them) keeps trying to pull sleazy stunts, in service of its paymasters. An Australian fact-checking organisation has found Jordan Williams’ smelly astroturf operation recently misleadingly distorted the impact of a Green party \[…\] ## [The Steering Wheel](https://howellbigham.substack.com/p/the-steering-wheel) _2026-07-18 · Howell Bigham · The Encouragement Express_ The invention that's been steering families since 1894 — and still works. ## [Paul Henry, failed National Party candidate, disgraced former broadcaster, resigns from TVNZ board](https://www.thepaepae.com/paul-henry-failed-national-party-candidate-disgraced-former-broadcaster-resigns-from-tvnz-board/39461/) _2026-07-14 · Peter Aranyi · The Paepae_ Looks like this is the month of the retreads. Look at this guy: We’ve see this racist rissole before. How tiresome. ACT party leader David Seymour looks relieved there’s another stand-up comic (hopefully) joining the caucus. It’ll take the “be entertaining” burden off him. My experience, working at the same radio station as Henry in \[…\] ## [Farewell Sam Neill RIP](https://www.thepaepae.com/farewell-sam-neill-rip/39454/) _2026-07-13 · Peter Aranyi · The Paepae_ I remember seeing Sam Neill in the movie Sleeping Dogs, not immediately it came out, but actually after I’d read the book the movie was based on, C K Stead’s Smith’s Dream — a dark, gritty, violent book, and all too plausible in the days of Robert Muldoon. Then later, he was the glamorous star \[…\] ## [LOL. Spin doctor and hard right political activist (but not a racist) Matthew Hooton named editor of The Post](https://www.thepaepae.com/lol-spin-doctor-and-hard-right-political-activist-but-not-a-racist-matthew-hooton-named-editor-of-the-post/39416/) _2026-07-13 · Peter Aranyi · The Paepae_ Some observers will be upset about this (cough) appointment. And they’ll be upset that Stuff owner Sinead Boucher, suspected of being a right wing establishment stooge with respect to local body politics has come out of the closet and effectively declared her political colours. Oh well. Better out of the shadows than in them, I \[…\] ## [Jim Martin's Encouragement Note #148](https://jimmartin.substack.com/p/jim-martins-encouragement-note-148) _2026-07-13 · Jim Martin · Jim Martin_ Get intentional with memories . . . A dead-end street . . . If I could go back (for ministers and other church leaders) . . . Choose to live with gratitude . . . Etcetera ## [What Will They Remember About Me? Start Here.](https://howellbigham.substack.com/p/what-will-they-remember-about-me) _2026-07-05 · Howell Bigham · The Encouragement Express_ Your grandchildren won't just inherit your possessions. They'll inherit your stories. ## [Why Subscribe?](https://howellbigham.substack.com/p/why-subscribe) _2026-07-03 · Howell Bigham · The Encouragement Express_ Every week I'll help you turn an ordinary object into a conversation your grandchild won't forget. ## [40 Powerful Things I’ve Learned from 40+ years in the Ministry](https://howellbigham.substack.com/p/40-powerful-things-ive-learned-from) _2026-07-03 · Howell Bigham · The Encouragement Express_ Life is a teacher ... ## [Jim Martin's Encouragement Note #147](https://jimmartin.substack.com/p/jim-martins-encouragement-note-147) _2026-06-29 · Jim Martin_ The fire and what remains . . . An old man, his words, and my presence . . . A boy who modeled a refreshing generosity . . . Staying alive (especially for ministers & church leaders . . . Etcetera ## [The Flight Your Grandchild Needs to See](https://howellbigham.substack.com/p/you-and-i-can-soar-above-problems) _2026-06-26 · Howell Bigham · The Encouragement Express_ What’s your "Kitty Hawk" experience?