There are several books on my bookshelf that I've already read. As a minimalist, the books I already have read usually get passed on to friends or strangers (The Little Free Library), or traded in for another book. Some make the cut and are defined as "want to and probably will read again." These are … Continue reading Read It Again
Author: Jason Shaw
My hobbies include cycling, running, playing guitar, coffee roasting, reading, traveling, and problem solving. I have also earned a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I obviously like to write, too, and want to share some of my experiences and knowledge with the world.
Being Wrong
If you want to become whole, first let yourself become broken.Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching Chess game after chess game I lost, after hours of puzzle solving and working through difficult endgame drills to deliver checkmate. The game had taken over my mind, yet I felt as if I were being emasculated over and over. … Continue reading Being Wrong
Dealing With Grief
Last weekend, we had to put our cat Seymour to sleep after a long battle with chronic kidney disease. He was just a few days shy of 10 years old. He was a significant part of our lives and daily routine, both of which were disrupted greatly. The feeling of helplessness was so frustrating. All … Continue reading Dealing With Grief
The Chasm Between Theory and Action
I'm a mathematician (actuary by trade) and avid problem solver. I also love jiu jitsu. My recent addiction is chess, and in the process of my deep dive into the world of chess over the last several weeks, a theme reemerged from my early jiu jitsu days: the wide divide between theory and action. When … Continue reading The Chasm Between Theory and Action
Humor Turns Boring Into Useful
In a story I listened to in the audiobook "Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life", adults were given a box of tacks and a candle and a challenge to use only these items to mount the candle on the wall in a way in which when lit, the candle … Continue reading Humor Turns Boring Into Useful
