Author: admin
-
Optimism
When I was a kid, I thought the future was only going to get better. While I admit to being a bit naive, I never imagined that the United States of America would have a President like Trump. I’m an optimistic person. I really do believe that we can figure shit out together and that…
-
The Struggle for Existence
Today, author Geoff Jones has released the second book in his trilogy, The Preservation of Species! In case you missed the first book, you can get The Rule of Extinction here. And The Struggle for Existence can be found here. I had the pleasure of interviewing Geoff Jones earlier this year. Here’s the full interview.…
-
Small Actions Matter
It’s easy to convince ourselves that only big actions matter: grand gestures, bold moves, and earth-shattering initiatives. Nothing could be further from the truth! Habits are typically built from taking small actions over and over. Building wealth is a good example. You don’t need to win the lottery. In fact, a surprising number of people…
-
Coercion
Sometimes people can be convinced to do something with a show of force or threats. This is often accompanied by playing on people’s fears and stoking hatred. Our current administration seems to like this approach. If a “strongman” incites a riot, our society suffers. When choosing between the carrot and the stick, I often prefer…
-
Entry Level Work
I just stumbled across this article on the “Bottom Rung of the Career Ladder“. I share the author’s concerns. Who can become an expert programmer without first being an entry-level programmer? If AI replaces many entry-level jobs, how can young professionals gain the experience needed to enter the job market at positions above entry-level jobs?…
-
Tracking Stars
I have a motivational system that I think of as tracking stars. Each day, I have the opportunity to do a certain number of things that I know are good for me. This includes eating small portions, exercising, doing fun project work, writing blog posts, and more. I give myself a star in each category…
-
Dermatology
Dermatologists treat skin conditions. As people age, they are at risk of getting skin cancer. This is especially true if they have spent many days playing in the sun without applying sunscreen. I’ve started a new habit of seeing a dermatologist once a year. At my most recent visit, my dermatologist identified a couple of…
-
A Taste of Something Rare
Tonight, I took a journey back. I started to watch a movie that was made when I was a kid. I never watched this adult movie when I was a kid. It features a couple of actors who went on to play amazing roles. In a way, it feels like I’m catching up. I recognize…
-
Theoretical Physics
When James Clerk Maxwell turned his attention to the stability of Saturn’s rings, he did not rely too much on observations. He began with a series of mathematical models. He responded to the following questions. Can solid rings be stable? Can fluid rings be stable? Can rings composed of distinct solid particles be stable? He…
-
No Absolutes
Humans like to pretend. We pretend that we’re going to be the smartest person on the planet. Or the strongest. Or the richest. Or whatever superlative is on the tip of your tongue! In reality, we tend to care less about absolutes and more about comparisons to those around us. If you can be the…