Category: Learning In Public
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Second brain: A framework
I’ve got a second brain. No, it’s not a reference to Neuralink. Although clears throat, Elon if you’re reading, I’m available for human trials. No, a second brain is a digital repo that keeps track of the info that you consume. Did you know that you consume a staggering 34 terabytes of information on average […]
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Learning: a framework
“Once you stop learning you start dying.” Albert Einstein Nothing makes me feel more alive like learning. I love the feeling of starting from scratch. Memories from when I started learning banjo, going to the gym for the first time, or starting a new job live in my mind’s happy place. I define learning as […]
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Decision dominos: a mental model + framework
Does this sound familiar to you? You read an article or watch a video about a really cool idea. It gets you excited. Puts a fire in your belly. This is the project I’ve been looking for! This is going to change my life. You start doing some research. How to get started? Open 36 […]
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Self-Awareness: A mental model + exercises
Optimalism is about the journey to becoming the optimal version of yourself. This journey has to start with an assessment of your self-awareness. Most people are not aware of their own personal biases and how they limit their ability to be successful in different areas of their lives. A lack of self-awareness can lead to […]
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Focus: a mental model + toolkit
I have been struggling with staying in a focused state. It started with a new, remote job. All of a sudden, there were no co-workers or bosses walking up with tasks or problems. I had to be self-disciplined enough to stay on task without squirreling to the next phone or email notification. The inspiration for […]
