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Identity

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This exercise establishes a solid starting point for your identity

Jan 21, 2026

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This exercise establishes a solid starting point for your identity

It's never too late or too early to do it, and it's one that I plan to revisit every few years for updates as my life moves forward on this journey

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

Atomic Newsletter Format

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I'm the sucker? It takes time, and a darkness that persists

Jan 18, 2026

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I'm the sucker? It takes time, and a darkness that persists

I (and my job) survived the first week of being a chauffeur/Uber for my kids, and I'm accepting that it's taking longer to provide more depth on this journey

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

Values & Principles

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The more the world changes, the more it really stays the same

Jan 16, 2026

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The more the world changes, the more it really stays the same

Humanity is just porting its nature, its problems, from the analog to the digital...and I hope the kids are ready for this old new world

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

Identity

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If your life looks great on paper (and that's as far as it goes)...

Jan 12, 2026

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8 min read

If your life looks great on paper (and that's as far as it goes)...

Who you really are is the foundation of everything, and it's where critical thinking, self-mastery, and digital presence begin to decouple you from the system

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

Atomic Newsletter Format

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Already there, another automation, and three things a writer needs

Jan 11, 2026

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Already there, another automation, and three things a writer needs

This was the trial week, and it was only a taste of things to come...it's looking like a crazy ride from this vantage point so hang on as we get going!

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

Main Newsletter

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No rest for the weary, AI sucks up all, the reality of our paths

Jan 4, 2026

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No rest for the weary, AI sucks up all, the reality of our paths

My evolving perspective on what using AI is doing to us, and what I've decided I won't be doing anymore moving forward when it comes to images

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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There's a weird phenomenon happening when it comes to AI "theft"

Jan 2, 2026

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There's a weird phenomenon happening when it comes to AI "theft"

I've been reflecting on my evolving opinion on this technology, and I'm honestly not sure that there's a point in wailing about how it's trained at this point

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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5 topics that I'll be writing about more in the coming year

Jan 1, 2026

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5 topics that I'll be writing about more in the coming year

This is the digital decoupling process. I'll also be linking all of them together so that it all makes sense (hopefully that's what you signed up for)

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

Identity

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A decade ago, one snap decision brought me to where I am today

Dec 30, 2025

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A decade ago, one snap decision brought me to where I am today

Whether you act or not isn't what matters, it's where it came from that is of greater importance...and that is all that really counts in the long run

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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A surprising and unexpected realization that came up with a friend

Dec 29, 2025

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A surprising and unexpected realization that came up with a friend

It's a format that I never considered before, but now I can't stop thinking about it given all that's happened over the past few years

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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Hosing down, another take on plagiarism, and a tasty list

Dec 28, 2025

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Hosing down, another take on plagiarism, and a tasty list

Since I've got some time to think and to decompress for the next few days, I've realized something a bit concerning about my thoughts on my writing

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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The problem with technology "leveling the playing field"

Dec 27, 2025

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The problem with technology "leveling the playing field"

Perhaps this is the biggest reason why I am pushing towards identity-centered writing that makes it much harder for people to steal from others

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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Another attempt at refining what I've been working on for months

Dec 26, 2025

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Another attempt at refining what I've been working on for months

How my writing journey lends itself to this concept - one we all must go through yet few make these connections to clearly articulate it

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

Atomic Newsletter Format

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Bunnyfrens, a take on anti-AI, and a question to think about

Dec 21, 2025

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Bunnyfrens, a take on anti-AI, and a question to think about

Some updates as well on how things have been going since I jumped back into the social media aspect of this weird and whacky endeavor

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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The continuing illusion of the digital realm right into 2026

Dec 20, 2025

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The continuing illusion of the digital realm right into 2026

Something we keep forgetting, the state of the digital world at large, and all the ways that it's becoming more extractive...

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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7 steps to ensure that your variety show doesn't crash and burn

Dec 17, 2025

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7 steps to ensure that your variety show doesn't crash and burn

The exact process I used that guarantees your audience won't remember an event for all the wrong reasons in the years to come (like mine did in 2024)

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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AI is beginning to feel a little bit...extra...in the process

Dec 14, 2025

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AI is beginning to feel a little bit...extra...in the process

What I've realized about this innovation and why everyone is desperately trying to shoehorn it into every crevice of reality possible

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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What a look back on all the writing I've done in 2025 reveals

Dec 12, 2025

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What a look back on all the writing I've done in 2025 reveals

A further distillation of everything that I've shared throughout this past year and a powerful line that has stuck with me since I saw this movie

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

Mindset Shifting

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You need more than making money as a long-term motivation

Dec 9, 2025

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You need more than making money as a long-term motivation

A history on my salary growth, how my personal life changed my perceptions after living abroad, and where this newsletter is going in 2026

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

Atomic Newsletter Format

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Back on my Patronus, a return to form, and another deep writing thought...

Dec 7, 2025

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Back on my Patronus, a return to form, and another deep writing thought...

Momentum is building as the year begins to end - introducing the next evolution of this newsletter as I start construction

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

Book Review

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10 Creativity Lessons from Austin Kleon and How You Can Use Them

Dec 5, 2025

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10 Creativity Lessons from Austin Kleon and How You Can Use Them

"Show Your Work" is a book that lays out the principles of content creation and how you can get started on your own journey with the best mindset

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

Mindset Shifting

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The Catch-22 of High Tech Careers

Dec 3, 2025

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4 min read

The Catch-22 of High Tech Careers

Indentured servitude due to intellectual property knowledge

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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The Worst Thing About the System

Dec 1, 2025

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The Worst Thing About the System

Meritocracy is a myth

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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A tradeoff, more frustration, and a simple truth about writing...

Nov 30, 2025

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A tradeoff, more frustration, and a simple truth about writing...

Tinkering requires implementation now

Vince Mao
Vince Mao

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A Powerful Reason to Respond to Comments on Your Writing

Nov 27, 2025

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A Powerful Reason to Respond to Comments on Your Writing

It's not what you think. It's a trademark.

Vince Mao
Vince Mao
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