When we were young, we were fearless. You talk to children and ask what they want to be when they grow up, and the answers will widely vary. Some may want to be president, some a garbage person, some an astronaut, some a doctor, but rarely will they say they want to do anything average or mundane with their life. When I was really young and obviously had no clue about reality, I wanted to...
Time Distribution in Life 25 Years Learning 40 Years Working 15 Years in Retirement Career Definitions Job Done for money, 9-5 Career Advancement and promotion Calling Intrinsically fulfilling Sagmeister is obviously brilliant at design as demonstrated in the video below. Look at what he was able to do with his book titled "Things I have Learned In My Life". Simply amazing... Key Takeaway "Don't wait for retirement to live your calling. Distribute periods of rejuvenation...
How to Roast Perfect Pumpkin Seeds A Simple Fall Treat from Your Halloween Pumpkin Mmm, I love pumpkin seeds! They look good, right? Pre-heat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (ca. 149 degree Celsius). Toss seeds in a bowl with one to two tablespoons of melted butter or olive oil. You can use margarine instead of butter, or substitute another type of oil for the olive oil. For a lower-fat version, skip the oil and...
Finding the Sweet Spot in a World of Information Overload Look at the graph above. At first glance, it appears deceptively simple: a U-shaped curve showing the relationship between information and confusion. Yet this elegant visualization captures one of the most significant challenges we face in the modern world: finding the optimal balance between too little and too much information. This phenomenon explains why both inadequate information and information overload lead to increased confusion, while...
