I recently got a chance to browse the nearby bookstore. Aside from further affirming why I prefer amazon to brick and mortar bookshops, there was one other thing I noticed. Getting a chance to walk down the self-help aisle, I couldn’t help but feel my inner cynic trying to claw out. I think one of […]
Ascending the Plateau
One of the biggest problems in the lifelong pursuit of growth is in hitting a plateau. You first start out and everything is going pretty well, you can see yourself improving as you push yourself to new heights. All of a sudden, wham! The results turn into a trickle and no matter what you try […]
Wade or Dive
Anyone who has ever been swimming can tell you that there are generally two strategies to transition from your comfortable spot on the shore. The first is to slowly wade in. Slowly wading in involves taking small steps of gradually increased depth until you are almost completely submerged. This process takes a long time as […]
Imagination VS Experimentation
Imagination is one of our most powerful tools as human beings. Our ability to see, feel, taste, touch and dream up realities that do not yet exist allows us to avoid much time spent in basic trial and error processes. This power of imagination comes with a hidden cost however. Every tool loses usefulness when […]
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