Author Archives: Konrad

$s will matter less, fulfillment will matter more. The “sharing” economy is technology for a system native americans would recognize. Capitalism and ownership took over for thousands of years. It was too difficult to manage sharing resources amongst more than a couple dozen people. Capitalism is the answer. Money replaced barter. Its too difficult to…More

Important exception: clubs that are not expensive and focus on music. 1. They’re designed to appeal to your ego and desire for status. Theres a line outside. Not everyone gets in. BUT, you can skip it if you pay. Inside, there isn’t any room. BUT theres a special area where you can sit if you…More

1. Caffeine use interferes with high quality sleep. It also masks sleep deprivation. This seems like a good thing in the short term. In the long run, sleep deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke. (NIH) Among other problems. Drop the caffeine and fix…More

In 2016 its easy to make this mistake. There are so many stimuli competing for your attention: phone app notifications, text messages, emails, facebook messages, phone calls, etc… Each of these provides a dopamine surge. Dealing with them makes you feel good. But, you’re not furthering your goals in this way. You should be picking…More

It may have made sense in the industrial age. (and still does make sense in countries that are developing.) In the developed world, this will hold you back from fulfillment. 1. Personal affects Professional. At the most basic level, your health affects how effective you are. Going further, having a well balanced social life gives…More

Including the rural areas that supply those metropolitan areas. 1. Metropolitan areas are a much better organizing principle. It would ensure that there is a balance between rural and city in every state instead of having rural or city focused states. 2. There would be more states. The greater diversity of states would allow for…More

Admitting that I don’t have the willpower to “just do it”. The first example of this was when I had stopped exercising in the mornings. For 2 years I woke up at 6 and did some sort of exercise. Then I moved and the habit fell apart. For the next 2 years I would set…More

Places that I’m thinking of: LA, SFO, Italy etc… 1. The constant change leaves something to look forward to. The beginning of summer is great and then it gets so hot that you’re ready for winter. Winter is fun for a bit and then you can’t wait for summer. There is constantly something better on…More

Eric shared a framework for thinking about the current political spectrum and the political elites in a more 3d way. Instead of just Right vs Left. I’ve attached a visualization of it. Here is my understanding of what goes in each quadrant from top left clockwise: Q1 – These are the traditional “liberal elite” Ivy…More

Ways to overcome this: 1. Reflect back to the person what you heard them saying and have them confirm its correct. If they correct you, amend your statement and reflect back again. Do this until they agree with what you say. 2. Check that you are defining all key terms in the same way. 3.…More