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
Category: Personal Improvement
Strength Training: Keep It Simple
During the workday yesterday, I recall thinking I wanted to get a workout in at the gym. I created a list of exercises that are very good for those that practice jiu jitsu. I picked three different ones for this particular workout: split squats, glute bridges, and bent-over barbell rows. By keeping my workout simple, … Continue reading Strength Training: Keep It Simple
My Chess Challenge
For my first 2 or 3 years in graduate school, I played a LOT of chess. When I wasn't studying math, I grabbed one of my fellow grad students and would play or watch a game. It was very addicting. Then, I pretty much stopped playing. My wife and I watched the Netflix show "The … Continue reading My Chess Challenge
Let Yourself Out of Prison
There are numerous good habit forming techniques in the world. A few I currently use are the badge system within Garmin Connect which I use on my watch and the streak and league system that Duolingo uses. What I noticed recently was that these systems were starting to hinder my development. I was a little … Continue reading Let Yourself Out of Prison
No Time for TV
"There's just not enough time," says about everyone that ever lived. What if you had that one more hour in your day? Think about what would change. If tomorrow we suddenly woke up and had 25 hour days with the biological and physical change needed to be able to sustain being awake for 17 hours, … Continue reading No Time for TV
