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To continuously improve , it is crucial to pick up new skills fast. How do we increase our velocity of skill development in the best way possible? The key is to increase the number of repetitions in a given time interval. Soccer players in Brazil are a class apart from the rest of the world […]
It is human nature to procrastinate , we tend to preserve as much energy as possible. Given the nature of procrastination , how to we use this innate tendency to our advantage instead of fighting it ? There are 3 ways to procrastinate : Do nothing Do something less important Do something more important Most […]
Do something significant ! As far we know we only have one life to live. Why shouldn’t I do significant things with it ? The first step of the journey is for me to consciously decide that I want to do something significant with my life. One thing required to be successful is courage. Once […]
Investing is one area of life that can provide huge asymmetrical returns over the years if done well. Different people have different investing principles , in this post I would like to provide some of my key high level principles in investing. My goal is not to preserve my wealth , but instead to multiply […]
HABIT BUILDING Take the tiniest slice of the habit you want to do , and do just that tiny part. Do hard things , where the first order consequence of doing the task is pain and suffering , and the second order consequence is pride. Create pro-active days , instead of reactive days With every […]
#1 : Asking >>> Waiting There are no extra points for learning to do something on my own in twice the time Collaborate with others to find answers when you are stuck , the fear of not learning fast enough should be greater than the fear of looking like a fool #2 : The key […]
F-You Money: The amount of money you need to live life on “your own” terms, including among other perks, the freedom to say “F-You” to anyone who thinks otherwise. Jim: I’ve been up two and a half million dollars. Frank: What you got on you? Jim: Nothing. Frank: What you put away? Jim: Nothing. Frank: […]
“Money cannot buy you happiness” It’s a common phrase my Mom used to tell me, sometimes just before she left to work. Several years later I briefly had a roommate who spend most of his income buying Jack Daniels , Remy Martin or other expensive liquor on a daily basis. After having a drink or […]
In the wonderful novel “The Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy” , there is this amazing scene where a gigantic computer called Deep Thought is created in-order to answer a very intriguing question : “What is the answer to the ultimate question of life , the Universe and Everything ?” After running complex calculations for over […]
Have you ever thought to yourself – I hope I’ll be able to save 500$ this month ? …………… The months turn into years and the hope turns into desperation. For years, I found myself in this situation time and again. I would vow to myself that I would budget X amount for groceries, Y […]