“You are 25 year old interested in a career in investment management. A genie appears offering you one of the following (with all the learning, networking, benefits, etc… auto populated into your background). Which do you think best improves your […]
“The hard truth is that most things in your life – good and bad – are your fault. The sooner you realize that, the better things will be. Here’s how to cultivate an active mindset and take control of your […]
This is an old post from Tim Urban at Wait But Why, and I don’t think I’ve shared it before. It’s an amazing reminder of how short life can be, and therefore a timely reminder to appreciate life now. | learn more
“99% of all thoughts are useless but they’re still controlling your life.” | learn more
Data geeks, be sure to check this out! “Using the past couple of years of data from the American Time Use Survey, I simulated a working day for men and women to see how schedules differ. Below shows the results. […]
What a provocative title! This post by Nir Eyal is nicely illustrated and a fun read. Just as important, it’s a reminder of a bias to look out for. And we all need reminders since we’re humans programmed for cognitive […]
What a provocative title! This post by Nir Eyal is nicely illustrated and a fun read. Just as important, it’s a reminder of a bias to look out for. And we all need reminders since we’re humans programmed for cognitive […]
“Propelled by its buzzing restaurants and bars, the third-largest U.S. city came top for the second time in a row in a global index by the British culture and entertainment magazine Time Out, followed by Porto, New York, Melbourne and […]
Another Paul Graham classic post. If you haven’t read it, you should. If you have, a re-read is worthwhile. Life really is short, so cut the bullshit out of your life. | learn more
Pro poker player Liv Boeree discusses cognitive biases that great poker players avoid at the table, and goes on to discuss real-world implications of the biases. | learn more