Category: Productivity
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Playing chess with a friend felt like a journey.A real trip. He locked on the task, fully.It was like I was playing a 1600, not an 800 elo player. Why?Because he always went for the best current move. No overcomplication, no 4–5 steps ahead.Just the best move, right here, right now. That alone boosted his…
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Understanding the first principles behind every living creature on Earth shows us exactly why nature chooses each form and function. Sometimes these insights reveal bizarre, unexpected answers. Other times, the principles are so obvious we wonder how we missed them. That’s why we can’t just dabble in superficial biomimicry. We have to be as effective…
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There’s a film called Conspiracy. Nazis sitting around, calmly deciding the fate of millions of Jews. No shouting, no drama, no tense music. Just a bunch of bureaucrats talking logistics. And yet, out of this meeting, extraordinary evil unfolded. Hannah Arendt called it the “banality of evil.” Evil, not from monstrous people, but from ordinary…
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Nailing concepts like convexity is crucial for rapid and sustainable growth. These principles, discussed by contrarian geniuses such as Nassim Nicholas Taleb, offer valuable insights into navigating uncertainty and achieving success. Convexity refers to scenarios where potential gains significantly outweigh potential losses. In such situations, systems or strategies benefit from volatility or stressors. For instance,…
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Everywhere you look, the story of success seems to revolve around iteration. “Be better than you were yesterday.” “Do it better than you did last time.” These ideas dominate narratives about growth and achievement. And while iteration undeniably works, I couldn’t help but feel skeptical. Is it truly the only way? Or are there other…