I remember in 7th grade our math teacher told us learning math would help us think better. That idea intrigued me. Later, I heard that literature and other classes would help me think better too.
But what does it really mean to “think better”? Continue exploring
We have confused being busy with being worthwhile.
Let’s say you wake up already knowing exactly what you want to do. You know that getting something specific done is what would really make progress. Perhaps it’s an important goal, or a matter that really needs to be resolved. But soon you’re flooded with all the other less important, but necessary things to do, and of course, distractions. Before you know it, the day is gone, and the weeks go by. Continue exploring
We’re drifting.
However, deep down we know we can steer back decisively toward a desired direction if we focus and try hard enough. Sometimes we wake up feeling empowered to make a difference, sometimes we are motivated by a sense of duty, and sometimes we find it hard to make sense of it all.
Very often, when we lose our sense of direction in life it’s due to a shift in our focus, from our inner to the outer world. And of course that’s a spectrum: the demands of work, family, and the cost of living are inescapable. Today our attention is further compromised by the non-stop flood of social media feeds. These feeds aren’t just divisive. They drain us from within, leaving us reactive and vulnerable to manipulation. Continue exploring
Going to University offers a lot of benefits. These benefits are of course widely accepted in our society. Education is at the heart of how our society functions. It includes who you get to meet, which friends you make, what skills you end up learning, and of course, the diploma. However, the best advice I got at school involved none of these. Continue exploring
Awhile ago, in 9 Chess Principles You Can Apply to Your Life, we explored how chess principles mimic life and how they offer valuable insights to our lives. A few years later, I realized a very important principle was missing: break the rules.
Chess is a beautiful game and will continue to be one of the most intriguing games, sports, and forms of art. So let’s consider the 10th chess principle for a more strategic lifestyle: Continue exploring
Imagine walking into a grocery store and noticing how neatly different sections are organized. Stores are compartmentalizing gurus. Of course, stores scrutinize where to place each aisle in order to make the most profit. They focus on ease of navigation and flow. For instance, you’re more likely to buy beverages if you first walk through the produce section. Costco will offer their rotisserie chicken for a bargain, but they have it placed all the way at the back of the warehouse. They know how to maximize results, and in this insight we’ll explore how you can benefit from this strategy too. Continue exploring
