Rummage through Paul Graham’s collected essays. I wrote about his piece on startups a week ago. Since then I’ve realized his writing covers a broad range that goes far beyond the tech industry. Graham writes with an informal, meandering style … Continue reading
Continuing the Discussion When I wrote this post about achieving happiness through a lie, I wasn’t sure what type of reaction to expect. The discussion that followed in the comments exceeded all my expectations. It made me realize the real … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered why short basketball players tend to be better shooters than tall ones? It isn’t that they’re inherently less skilled. Tall players actually have a physical disadvantage in this area. Tall bodies means long arms and long … Continue reading
Reality, when looked at truthfully, is quite depressing. We’re all doomed to tumultuous lives filled with toil and frustration. Most of us won’t live up to our potential. Fortunately, thinking about the nasty truth can be averted with a well crafted Life Lie. Continue reading
What would you rather do, work a 9-5 job with a decent salary for 40 years or work nonstop for 2-4 years forming a startup? The regular job is consistent and predictable. There isn’t as much pressure and there isn’t … Continue reading
In the feedback on my original post, 5 Simple Ways to Make the Most of Your Intelligence, two of the most common comments were: 1. 5 ways aren’t nearly enough 2. Nothing works for everyone I whole heartedly agree with … Continue reading
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