Today, let’s dive into Steven Pressfield‘s trilogy: Despite being know primarily as a fiction writer, Steven Pressfield wrote these three non-fiction books based on his own experience in becoming a true professional writer. “The War of Art” was his first non-fiction work, published in 2002. Within the following ten years, he published two related non-fiction…
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When Nobody Leads, Lead
It was 5:20 AM on a Thursday morning when I arrived at the gym for my daily workout. As I entered, I noticed something unusual – our trainer was nowhere to be seen. This rarely happened in the four years since I joined this gym, and today’s session required precise timing for our movement exercises.…
The 24-Hour Currency: Redefining Time Waste and Worth
Recently, I’ve become increasingly intolerant of wasting my time. Whenever I spend time without doing anything meaningful, I start feeling annoyed and stressed. My wife says she can tell from my facial expression. I don’t want to waste a single minute. An hour or a day is unthinkable. I’ve been contemplating why this is the…
A Reflection on Richard Hamming’s ‘You and Your Research’: Striving for Greatness
Introduction: A Commitment to Greatness Before I dive into my reflections on Richard Hamming’s insightful talk, “You and Your Research“, I want to start by posing three critical questions to myself: These questions are not meant to be answered once and then forgotten. They are meant to be a constant guiding light, a daily reminder…
You and Your Research, by Richard Hamming
Recently, I’ve been revisiting a thought-provoking talk given by Richard Hamming in March 1986 titled “You and Your Research.” Although I am far from doing good research, let alone the great research discussed by Hamming, this talk has profoundly impacted my perspective on conducting research, managing my time, and various other aspects of my life.…
About Being Disciplined
Yesterday, something small happened that got me thinking about discipline. Here’s what happened: It was a sunny Friday morning. I was walking to school, feeling good in the morning sun. But when I got to the school building, I realized I forgot my wallet, office key, and the card I need to open the door…
Mastering Meta-Learning: A Pathway to Unleashing Your Learning Potential
In September last year, I had the unique opportunity to lead a workshop for a group of ambitious aspiring data scientists. This diverse assembly, connecting remotely from various corners of the globe, was bound by a mutual commitment to lifelong learning. Our exploration into the art of meta-learning, or the concept of “learning how to…
Reading More Each Day: A Simple $35 Tool
Life is full of clever little hacks. Sometimes the most impactful ones are also the simplest. I recently stumbled upon a basic tool that has remarkably boosted my daily reading time. I’m excited to share this game-changing discovery. Last Thanksgiving, during a visit to my cousin-in-law’s cozy home in Houston, I noticed something peculiar. As…
Running Through History: Our Unforgettable First-Time Journey Through Europe
This past July, my wife and I embarked on our first ever trip to Europe together. Having never ventured across the Atlantic before, I was filled with equal parts excitement and apprehension about what this journey might hold. Little did I know then how much this experience would exceed all my expectations, leaving me with…
My Bitcoin Thesis @2022 – Part 1
Note that this is a pure educational post. Opinions expressed in this post are mine and mine only! they are definitely not financial advice. Even though potential future investment was a motivation for me to look into bitcoin, I neither recommend nor oppose investing in bitcoin. Always do your own research and reach your own…