Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here's this month's installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. Cocaine is a drug for the lonely.Problems that remain persistently insoluble should always be suspected as questions asked in the wrong way.—Alan WattsThere's … Continue reading Zuihitsu, 2022-06
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Zuihitsu: 2022-05
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here's this month's installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. Architecture is what you do with the potential of life. —Sir Peter CookSpecialization tends to shut off the wide-band tuning searches and thus … Continue reading Zuihitsu: 2022-05
Hacker News: Important Non-Obvious Business Lessons
Here's 30 years of experience for you:1. Few business problems can't be solved by more sales.2. Cut expenses when the storm is approaching, not when you're soaking wet.3. You can't eat assets or inventory. Don't get emotional about what you own, only about your cash balances.4. Banks are your friend only when you don't need … Continue reading Hacker News: Important Non-Obvious Business Lessons
Zuihitsu: 2022-04
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here's this month's installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. 1. I tell you: one must have chaos in oneself to give birth to a dancing star.—Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche2. Build, test, and … Continue reading Zuihitsu: 2022-04
The Sh*t You Don’t Learn in School Podcast
Formal schooling does a terrible job of preparing you to thrive as an adult. The Sh*t You Don’t Learn in School podcast exists to make up for this societal failure. In this show, Calvin Rosser and Steph Smith share stories, insights, and resources designed to help you improve the quality of your personal and professional life. If … Continue reading The Sh*t You Don’t Learn in School Podcast
Zuihitsu: 2022-03
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here's this month's installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. 1. Distrust turns quickly to dislike.2. The difference between saying something to or about someone is the latter is always gossip.3. Children don't … Continue reading Zuihitsu: 2022-03
Scarface Index
https://youtu.be/4X9i4mLsfSk?t=1840 The Scarface Index is the idea that if some activity has a higher return than highly profitable, illicit businesses, then it is probably an unsustainable business. This has obvious implications for cryptocurrencies and for other emerging technologies.
Other People’s Projections
Promises & Doing What You Say
"Say yes and never do it."-Austin Kleon quoting Mel Brooks, "Say Yes and Never Do It." austinkleon.com. March 8, 2022 "...there are two types of people in the world: those who do what they say they're going to do — and everyone else."-Anthony Bourdain, "Kitchen Confidential." New York: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2000. I was reading Austin … Continue reading Promises & Doing What You Say
Zuihitsu: 2022-02
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here's this month's installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file.1. Learn to forgive quickly.2. When can you walk on thin ice? Two weeks after you have seen the first ice fisherman out there.3. … Continue reading Zuihitsu: 2022-02
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