The newsletter that will connect the world, one break at a time

Table Topic #1: Breaks.

Hi there friend,

I'm Alex and this is... my Ted Talk?

First of all, thank you for reading. There is an unsettling amount of content being constantly churned out these days. Committing to writing down my thoughts and observations each week presented me with an intense internal struggle— to share or not to share.

Ultimately, I came to the conclusion that we're all in this together. I'm writing for the people who, like me, are trying to find balance. Subscribe and read along if you find yourself balancing an intense need to disconnect from technology against a deep desire to use said technology to connect meaningfully with other people.

Don't be afraid to break,

Alex Abell

CEO/Founder & Lunch Break Enforcer @ Lunchpool

What to expect by spending the moments before your Lunch Break reading this newsletter

Each week(ish - I'll do my best) you can look forward to:

• A break to connect "table topic" - Weekly observations about how the world is changing before our very eyes and how to make it work for you. We'll discuss everything from culture, art, academia, and the latest in cool social experiences. I'll be your guide to the new "Internet of Experiences" that's currently under construction.

Ideas to make corporate life seem less... corporate? ??

News and info enabling the world's connectors to bring people together ??

Underground Rave Parties in the VR metaverse? ??

• Breakthrough tools & tech - From immersive platforms that let you gather and host events to software that uses AI to let you learn about what makes your own self tick. I'll collect the latest gadgets & wizardry that catches my attention and show you how to do cool stuff with it.
• Inspiring quotes worth remembering - I'm a suckerer for a good quote. I'll share some of my favorites and encourage you to share some of yours! "An apt quotation is like a lamp which flings its light over the whole sentence." -Letitia Elizabeth Landon

Wrapping it up

So, again, thank you for your time. My hope is that you'll join me in engaging and thought-provoking discussions. Whether you subscribe or not, I appreciate you reading this far. I promise to respect the attention you dedicate here by delivering the best stories, coolest tools, and most inspiring wisdom I'm able to gather throughout my week.

"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future." - Steve Jobs

It's been said that innovation is about connecting things in new ways. Innovators are constantly on the lookout for those connections, which is why I'm excited at the thought of you joining me to explore stories and innovations in technology, mixed reality, people-building, and events that break down barriers and bring people together.

This has been Volume 1, Issue 1 of Your Weekly Break to Connect with Alex Abell. Don't forget to make some time to plork around.