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  • identify the problem

    everyone is trying to solve “problems” everyone is trying to give solutions to life’s woes here is my advice: before you get too carried away and spend too much time on trying to fix something make sure you identify that there is a problem in the first place being able to identify whether or not… Continue reading

  • Don’t become a robot

    Don’t become a robot

    Robots will take away many jobs in the future Artificial intelligence will undoubtedly increase efficiency and productivity, but it will never take away human creativity Human emotions can’t be fabricated Creativity cannot be faked The very definition of originality is that it can’t be replicated or recreated; it is not derived, it is new, different and it… Continue reading

  • You can learn anything you want

    If you have access to the internet, and access to a laptop or smartphone for YouTube, you can essentially learn almost anything you want. Perhaps you’d like to learn about string theory, game theory, or watch the music theory, it’s all available on video, and I know because I just watched those 3 videos. If… Continue reading

  • The good old days

    Nostalgia… It’s a very powerful emotion and one that I can’t necessarily pinpoint. Do you guys feel it as often as I do? When I think of my childhood, I think of all the great things I did. The friends I had The experiences The freedom And I miss it. And I often remind myself…… Continue reading

  • [Book Review] Originals – Adam Grant

    I am a big believer of self-learning through books. An autodidact. Elon Musk-esque, if you will. But there is an important factor that I’ve noticed to understanding the contents of a rich book: writing about it. It’s not enough to just blow through books; you have to truly grasp the content, and writing about it… Continue reading

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  • Unproductive Days

    Not everyone can output 100%, 24/7/365. Unproductive days happen Best to look past them If you really want to redeem yourself: Go make tomorrow jealous of today. Good Luck Grateful Day 91: I am grateful for TED videos Not sure what my April daily challenge should be… Any suggestions? Continue reading

  • Plot Twist

    I love a good plot twist. Or “wow” factor. If you’ve ever watched Kingsman, then you know how many great “oh-my-god” moments they have that completely surprise you,. I think with new projects, or whatever you are creating, you should strive for a “wow” factor, something people weren’t expecting, something fresh and new. Real cannons… Continue reading

  • Be Multi-Skilled

    Be the lawyer who also is a certified sky-diver The accountant who paints landscapes on the weekend The illustrator who can file her own taxes A professor who can do magic. (Looking at you, Adam Grant!) Or be the business student who writes a blog, plays basketball and does boxing, reads every day, and also… Continue reading

  • A book of ideas

    Everyone has the potential to come up with great ideas. Creative original ideas. It’s a proven fact. But the issue is that most of us don’t remember them or choose not to remember them. I have a notebook, both a physical one and a digital one on my laptop, where I write down all the… Continue reading

  • How was I supposed to know?

    How was I supposed to know?

    Did you know that in the 1960’s, that the average income in America, when adjusted for inflation, was about 30x more than China’s, and about 20x more than India’s? Did you know that the reason there is a 2-3 month long break during the summer is that during the agricultural revolution, students had to help their parents… Continue reading

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