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Lessons From a Barrier and a Computer

Posted on February 1, 2023 by admin

In this blog post, we’ll examine several concepts about effective human function through a few real-world devices that seem to have no relation to each other or to the human concepts. Let’s go. Tom Scott has a cool video about … Continue reading →

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Putting the Pieces Together

Posted on September 22, 2021 by admin

Unsolved problems keep coming back up. This is true from the individual level all the way through the global level. So many problems remain unsolved because one or more parts of any given problem are being ignored. In far too … Continue reading →

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Review of The Tipping Point

Posted on December 24, 2019 by admin

The Tipping Point is a phenomenal book written by Malcolm Gladwell. It is an extremely insightful and interesting exploration of how small things can make a huge difference in starting and shaping epidemics (Gladwell uses the term “epidemic” to refer … Continue reading →

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Unintended Consequences

Posted on November 20, 2019 by admin

There are consequences for everything you decide to do (and everything you refrain from doing). Some of those consequences are unintended and can’t be easily foreseen or protected against. People may react differently to your proposal than you thought they … Continue reading →

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Solving Problems Instead of Managing Symptoms

Posted on November 15, 2019 by admin

One of the most memorable things I read in Never Split the Difference is Chris Voss’s point about focusing on the real problem in any situation. That problem isn’t you or anybody else involved in the situation; the real problem … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “Never Complain, Never Explain”

Posted on November 13, 2019 by admin

I agree to a certain extent with this entry from The Daily Stoic. Generally, complaining and making excuses merely compounds existing problems rather than solving them. In some cases, however, I’ve managed to find solutions through complaining, venting, or even … Continue reading →

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The Fork Theory

Posted on November 11, 2019 by admin

I recently learned of the Fork Theory through a post on social media. Earlier today, I found out that Jenrose originally posted about this brilliant concept in 2018. Although I also appreciate the Spoon Theory (linked below), I think the … Continue reading →

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Compounding Misery

Posted on September 10, 2019 by admin

There are a lot of things about modern life that can stress you out, from paying bills to dealing with anxiety to trying to find time to fit everything into the day. Some things are beyond your control, but you … Continue reading →

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Describing Problems

Posted on August 13, 2019 by admin

I had a phenomenal heart-to-heart yesterday with someone who helped me learn a lot more about myself. That exchange also reminded me of a great concept related to solving problems: if you can describe the problem, you can solve it. … Continue reading →

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Good Communication

Posted on August 5, 2019 by admin

Good communication is essential for modern life. Anything that takes more than one person to accomplishes requires everyone involved to communicate effectively with each other. Unfortunately, I regularly see one example after another of terrible communication, both online and in … Continue reading →

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