The Ferrari problem
Don’t push the pedal to the metal on problems that don’t matter.
Vasili Shynkarenka
Reflections on Franklin’s autobiography
My thoughts on how to improve my life, inspired by Franklin’s autobiography. Should be valuable for anyone seeking self-improvement.
Thinking with my fingers
A simple yet effective thinking technique I’ve invented. Works by assigning ideas to fingers and holding them in working memory.
Learn words as concepts
To learn a word, reconstruct the concept it denotes and mentally compose a sentence that refers to self.
How to turn $2 million into $2 trillion, by Charlie Munger
“The company that needs a new machine tool, and hasn’t bought it, is already paying for it.”
8 questions for writing
The secret to good writing, as to any kind of knowledge work, is deliberate planning.
Good morning, bad morning
“If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.” – William H. McRaven