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Principles, Ideas, & Theories to keep in mind
In my own notes, this list was titled “Principles of truth”. Upon further consideration, many of the below are theories which may or may not be true 100% of the time. Still, I believe all to be useful frameworks for thinking about the world. Please reach out if you notice any items that need corrections… Continue reading
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CPR Quick Guide – Notes from my certification
Get CPR certified. It’s easy, usually free, and may save a life. In most cases, you can take a class and finish the certification in a day. You never know when it might come in handy. Here are some notes I took during my certification. I start with some definitions, then get into the protocols… Continue reading
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Career Advice from Jim Donovan
I stumbled upon “The Making of an Investment Banker”, a talk given by Jim Donovan to the UVA school of law, which was posted to their YouTube channel. I found the advice to be quite good, regardless of your chosen career path, investment banker or otherwise. 3 pieces of advice before starting your career /… Continue reading
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Searching for the 1st customer
Once you have a paying customer, congrats — you’re not a startup anymore, now you’re a business. Having a paying customer means you have found initial product market fit, so it’s time to try to repeat this business model and get more customers. In many cases you are not able to get more customers, as… Continue reading
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My fav Curry Recipe
Sauté Mushroom, Pepper, Onion, add meat or veggie base (beef, fish, lamb, tofu / chickpeas etc) in a large pan until done. Mushrooms take the longest, add these first and cook well. Add below to a large pot, bring to boil covered: Add diced potatoes to pot. Cook until potatoes are soft. Then add Cauliflower,… Continue reading
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What’s your ice age book? (thought experiment)
Imagine… The world is on the brink of a cataclysmic freeze. A incoming ice age promises to cloak every corner of the globe. You and a brave band of survivors have weathered the initial apocalyptic storm — the few survivors of humanity as far as anyone knows, since the internet and cell phone communications have… Continue reading
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16 lessons from Paul Graham on starting a startup
A few reflections on startups after reading Paul Graham’s essays. Continue reading
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What I learned as a Twitter Spaces Host
What I wish I knew the first time I hosted a Space on Twitter. Continue reading
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273 unique quotes that I’ve saved over the years
Bite-sized life wisdom I’ve compiled over the last 10 years. Continue reading