Can partying be a source of self-improvement? Although I tend to write more about work and productivity, because those are my strengths, I’m probably a fairly typical student when it comes to partying and socializing with friends. Because of this I’ve been asked a number of times on how I feel this fits with the […]
Friday Links 08-01-18
From the Web Quotes on Rationality – Great quotes from Overcoming Bias. Here’s a few of my favorites: “How many legs does a dog have, if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a leg.” — Abraham Lincoln “I’ve found that people who are great at something […]
Decrypting Reality
Encryption is a process of scrambling information otherwise readable information. Without the right decryption key, encrypted data is just gibberish. Only with the right key can you unlock the correct information and get what you want. The way you look at the world is similar to encrypted information. With the right key, you can transform […]
9 Great Ways to Invest in Yourself
Does your money earn money? Through dividends, money you invest in stocks actually earns you more money each year without you having to do any work. This principle of investing is behind what makes banks, fund managers and people like Warren Buffet rich. Investing money isn’t an uncommon idea. But does your time earn more […]
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