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The illusion of productivity
The irony of our modern preoccupation with productivity is that it is largely mimetic. Its sense of necessity is largely
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Finance
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Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): What They Are and How to Buy Them
“NFTs are risky because their future is uncertain, and we don’t yet have a lot of history to judge
48: Death of a Cartographer 🌊
What if I told you that nearly every island in Polynesia was discovered without maps or compasses by men in canoes who navigated by the stars?
47: Change, travel, and other things
I was travelling again this past week. I left my cold, windy island for the first time this year and
How to Apply the Pareto principle (80/20 Rule) in Life and Work
Doing less is not being lazy. Don't give in to a culture that values personal sacrifice over personal
The Abilene Paradox: Explained
“There is a lot of pretending going on. Everyone believes everyone else is better off than they are, and so
Bayesian Thinking: A Primer
In the 17th century, mathematician and philosopher Thomas Bayes developed a way of thinking that has been both misunderstood and
Books
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Book Review: How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen
Clayton Christensen's "How Will You Measure Your Life" is a provocative look at the meaning of
The End-of-History Illusion: Explained
Our brains are highly resistant to change and have a hard time predicting the breadth of future possibilities even when
46: Planning for Obsolescence
How companies conspire to make you consume more, and how you can turn obsolescence into a mechanism for productivity.
45: A guide for better gifts
How to give the best gifts to your past, present and future selves.
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Mind Over Matter
What if I told you that your mind could unlock a healing power potent enough to rival billion-dollar pharmaceuticals? Don&
