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Work in Silence. Tell People What You’ve Done Instead of What You’re Going to Do

May 24, 2022May 23, 2022 Gazedreamer

Don’t tell people what you’re working on. Tell them what you’ve done. Someone once quoted Steve Jobs saying “we don’t tell people about our future products. We work on them in silence. And then we release them.” There is psychology … Continue reading Work in Silence. Tell People What You’ve Done Instead of What You’re Going to Do

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Could you use Google Trends for financial gain?

April 29, 2022April 27, 2022 Gazedreamer

So, I was reading the book Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke and it reminded me of the book Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz. Thinking in Bets is basically about how to make intelligent decisions and Everybody Lies is about … Continue reading Could you use Google Trends for financial gain?

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Where Would You Be If You Were Fully Committed?

April 26, 2022April 25, 2022 Gazedreamer

I just listened to a part of a sermon by Bishop TD Jakes via the podcast Motivate on Spotify and the topic of the day was commitment. Bishop TD Jakes challenged his congregation to think about where they would be … Continue reading Where Would You Be If You Were Fully Committed?

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Cal Newport on the Tim Ferriss Podcast

April 16, 2022April 15, 2022 Gazedreamer

It’s interesting hearing about successful people’s journeys. It’s interesting to hear not just about what they did, but about their environment. Cal Newport, the author of Deep Work conversed with Tim Ferriss about his experience leading up to the publication … Continue reading Cal Newport on the Tim Ferriss Podcast

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Michio Kaku’s Early Academic Success

January 18, 2022January 17, 2022 Gazedreamer

I was listening to Tim Ferris’s interview with Michio Kaku and though I haven’t finished it yet, a few things stood out.   It was interesting to note the amount of support that Kaku had as a kid for his interest … Continue reading Michio Kaku’s Early Academic Success

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Pass the Time Doing That Thing You’ve Been Thinking About

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 Gazedreamer

Time is going to pass regardless. So much to learn. So many ways to go wrong, yet many opportunities to go right. Build it as we fly I’ve heard and fail forward.Better to try than not…most of the time. Find … Continue reading Pass the Time Doing That Thing You’ve Been Thinking About

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Improving Life Outcomes for Low-Income Students

December 30, 2021December 29, 2021 Gazedreamer

I came across this video by The Economist titled “Why it’s harder to earn more than your parents | The Economist.” There were several interesting points, but one I thought was particularly interesting was a study on improving life outcomes … Continue reading Improving Life Outcomes for Low-Income Students

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What is the Darkside of Femininity?

December 28, 2021December 23, 2021 Gazedreamer

I don’t remember what I was watching or listening to that prompted me to think about this concept recently, but whatever it was, it hit something. I think it’s easy to conceptualize a darkside of masculinity. It seems traditionally, at … Continue reading What is the Darkside of Femininity?

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On the Road to Becoming a Different Me?

December 11, 2021 Gazedreamer

Quick food for thought. This might be a bit jumbled, but stay with me. At some point, we have realized that we are flawed, as individuals. We probably have set out to become better versions of ourselves and get rid … Continue reading On the Road to Becoming a Different Me?

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