I’m in the process of painting a room in my apartment, which is long overdue. There are a few walls that are still in their “original” condition and haven’t been touched in more than a decade. As opposed to many of my friends & colleagues, I really enjoy painting. And one of the steps I …
The Best Subject to Learn
When you stop to consider the next subject you’d like to dive into, you may start considering topics that are relevant to your career. Perhaps a designation, for example, if you’re in finance and you start to think about getting your CA designation. Or maybe you’re considering something more tactical and intensive, such as a …
The Focus of the Present
I do enjoy thought experiments - they are a way to see things anew, or to challenge my own biases or patterns of thought. I think they are a form of lateral thinking - a chance to step outside your regular way of thinking. I recently came across Brian Eno’s “oblique strategy” system for the …