Links for April 25, 2021

Why the Worst N.B.A. Player Is (Probably) Still Better Than You - I recently started playing pick up basketball as a way to keep active, competitive, and keep in touch with college friends. I also started using the Homecourt app on iOS to track my shots. It made me wonder if I could hold my own against an ex-NBA player. I was quickly brought back down to Earth reading this.

Business Casual - There’s no winner takes all in the creator economy - Marques Brownlee is one of my favorite YouTubers and creators in general. He’s mature for his age and has learned a lot being a creator in the world we live in today. He has some good bits of advice on this podcast appearance.

Following the Shortbread Crumbs - Apple had their spring event and at the end of the credits, the recipe for Ted Lasso’s shortbread biscuits flashes onto the screen. Developer David Smith was able to track down the recipe and verify that it is delicious.

Why Your Kid Wants to Cuddle With Her Toothbrush - Our 5 year old picks the weirdest things to sleep with. Hot Wheels cars, Lego, and robots. All things definitely not cuddly. This assured me that he’s not that weird.