In this video by The Wall Street Journal, veteran reporters peel back the curtain on Apple’s ultra-secret “Project Purple” team—the small group hand-picked by Steve Jobs to build the very first iPhone. 

Tech innovation has always fascinated me, but what really grabbed me here is seeing how design, engineering, and extreme secrecy collided to create one of the most iconic products ever. You’ll hear firsthand from Tony Fadell, Scott Forstall, and Greg Christie about working in windowless labs, debating every pixel and antenna curve, and living under Jobs’s relentless pursuit of simplicity. 

I love this video because it shows that breakthrough ideas often spring from tiny, intense teams driven by a shared “why.” Enjoy.

In this video, Cleo Abram talks to physicist Dr. Brain Cox about black holes. 

Space has always mesmerised me—from the vast infinite size of the universe to the laws of physics. What I also find so intruiging are black holes. Objects floating in space with immense density and gravitational pull that even light cannot escape!

I love this video because it illustrates what we think happens to us, and whoever is looking at us drift, in a black hole. Enjoy.

In this video, a former FBI agent breaks down how to read body language—what’s said without saying a word. From micro-expressions to posture shifts, it’s a fascinating look into the science of nonverbal communication.

What stands out most is how much we reveal without realizing it.

Confidence, stress, discomfort—your body often speaks before your mouth does. And in a world leaning into AI, this is a skill that stays deeply human.

Learning to read it—and manage your own—is a powerful edge.

Authenticity—it’s rare in today’s world of polished self-help and endless optimization.

In this video, Mark Manson breaks down Charles Bukowski’s raw, unapologetic approach to life. No fluff. No filters. Just brutal honesty about success, suffering, and being real.

Bukowski didn’t chase status or pretend to be something he wasn’t. He wrote, drank, failed, and kept showing up—on his own terms.

An engaging video from Exactly What to Say illustrating the power of questions and how to communicate with impact. 

Discover how asking the right questions can transform interactions, build connections, and inspire deeper conversations.

Sometimes, asking the right questions can help us connect better with everyone around us.

Stress—it's part of our lives.

This TED Talk by Dr. Alia Crum completely shifted how I think about stress,and I want to share it with you.

Dr. Crum explains how our perceptions and thoughts about stress canactually shape the way our bodies respond to it.

I love the milkshake experiment, and I'm sure you will too.

Conflicts and Negotiations.

This short video from Big Think sheds light on how to communicate when it's hardest—during problems and confrontations.

Dan Shapiro shares three steps to conflict resolution in this short 5-minute video. Short, sweet, and to the point.

OK!

This video from Vox is so good! Ever wondered where the word “OK” comes from? 

I did—and this short clip breaks it down in such a clever, insightfulway.

It’s quick, to the point, and well-presented. Enjoy, OK? 

This 5-minute short video is perfect for today's this Letter. It talks aboutsleep schedules, chronotypes, and circadian rhythms.

And no—spending a few minutes watching this video won’t be life changing, but I hope it will help you understand sleep patterns better.

This video is worth every minute. I love how Casey Neistat documents hisjourney, and I love this video!

He talks about his impossible dream. A goal so big that it's not just a newyears resolution, but a complete mindset shift and mindframe.

If you watch one video today, I highly recommend this one. Enjoy.

I love After Skool videos. If you haven't watched any of their videos—I highlyrecommend you do.

Here's a short video featuring one of my favorite humans: Dr. Gabor Mate.

In less than 10 minutes, Dr. Mate shares his views on trauma and addiction.This video is not new, and the message is still more relevant than ever.

Do you like coffee?

I came across this TED-Ed video on the history of coffee—and it’s only 5minutes long!

If you’ve ever wondered where the word Mocha comes from, it’s fromYemen—where I was born and raised. Enjoy!

In finance, there’s a difference between noise and news. And knowing which is which? Game-changing.

I’ve watched this video by Ray Dalio many times—it’s that good. He breaks down how the economy works in simple, no-jargon terms, making it easyto understand even the most complex concepts.

If you watch just one video this week, make it this one. Highly

recommended!

As we focus on words and perceptions this week, I want to share this insightful talk from Stanford Alumni by the one and only—Dr. Carol Dweck.

In this short clip, Dr. Dweck breaks down her research on mindset and reveals how the words we use can shape our abilities, resilience, and success. It’s a powerful reminder that small shifts in language can lead to big changes in life.

Are you bored?

This video from Veritasium highlights interesting studies about boredom.Sometimes, having nothing to do can be beneficial.

The video includes interesting studies that have been conducted based on: boredom!

I came across this Big Think+ video where Daniel Goleman shares 12 traitsof emotional intelligence and how anyone can develop them.

I'm a big fan of emotional intelligence, and unlike IQ, EQ can grow overtime, helping us build better relationships and achieve lasting success.

This video is 11 minutes long and worth every minute.

I love music not just for how it sounds, but for how it makes me

feel. If you haven’t heard of Jacob Collier, this short clip will change that. This video is a testament to how we might be great on our own, but we are incredible together.

Turn up the volume. Sit back. And enjoy this masterpiece.

Jacob is a true genius.

I’m a big fan of Lex Fridman and his podcast. In this short clip, Cal Newport

shares his approach to time-blocking—a powerful strategy for scheduling

deep, focused work.

Short, insightful, and I hope helpful.

Uncertainty—it’s part of life.

This short yet insightful video from Aperture completely shifted how I think about knowledge, uncertainty, and the limits of what we truly understand. And I want to share it with you.

The video explores how embracing the unknown can lead to deeper thinking, better decision-making, and a more strategic approach to life and work.

I love the perspective shift it offers, and I’m sure you will too.

How This Pen Changed The World

I can almost guarantee that you've used this pen. But did you know how it was created?

This video by Primal Space dives into the fascinating story behind the iconic BIC Cristal pen—an everyday object with a surprisingly innovative history.