Hi friends,

We're back with the 46th edition of Paragraph Picks, highlighting a few hand-selected pieces from the past couple of weeks.

Check them out & let us know which is your favorite!

@debbie reflects on the beauty, growth, and quiet rebellion of solo experiences

I’ve learned the quiet pleasure of moving through the world on my own timeline, in my own orbit.

@rebeccakaden argues that in today’s fast-moving, map-less world, companies should prioritize curiosity, adaptability, and speed over past expertise when making key hires.

We need the people who have big imaginations, ceaseless determination to keep trying, quick turns, and lots of desire to dive headfirst into the newest opportunities

@jonathancolton explores how today’s most effective founders build trust and audience before product, leveraging platforms like Farcaster to turn community into their biggest startup advantage.

The hardest part is no longer building the product — it’s finding people who care.

@naomiii shares a critique of crypto’s obsession with metrics, arguing that the dehumanization and meaninglessness of reducing everything to numbers erodes community, beauty, and the very reasons we create in the first place.

The best way to de-humanize anyone is to turn them into a number.

@ifeoluwafavour reflects on embracing unexpected change, personal growth, and a new chapter in Lagos, complete with a surprise feline companion named Kevin.

I am still hesitant about embracing my true identity of creative writing but I know my feet will grow strong in this path and I will bloom.

@datalove explores how creator coins and remixing are reshaping the creative economy, transforming attention into direct, portable value and inviting everyone to become active participants in more regenerative, human-centered systems.

Everyone, through action or omission, contributes to the reality we inhabit.

That's all we have for this week — what did we miss?

Let us know what you think!