Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night and found your mind in perfect tranquility? Perhaps you were going through a crisis or some immense period of worry. Yet, you woke up at 3:00 am and knew that all was well, life was good, your problems had faded away with the perspective … Read more
If you think about it, regret is a form of over-optimization. You are trying to optimize decisions already made. Optimize what happened. It’s silly, but it’s human. When you over-optimize, you don’t see the beauty of what is right in front of you. You are thinking, thinking, thinking. Grinding away in your mind against what … Read more
Have you ever heard the phrase, “what gets measured gets managed?” Well, it’s true. Measure your progress towards specific goals, and watch how it makes a difference. Want to lose weight? Step on that scale, every day. Want to get more exercise in your life? Wear a pedometer and track your steps. Eager to start … Read more
I’ve done quite a bit more research on the software product I was thinking of building. I’m leaning against bothering. Here are the reasons: Most importantly, I liked this product because I thought it addressed a pain point and I could make money. However, frankly, I think I’d be bored to tears marketing this product. … Read more
