Lessons in life: the humbling transformation of Andre Agassi

سبتمبر 9, 2006    ·    < 1 min read

I just read Gary Smith’s amazing mini-biography of Andre Agassi in Sports Illustrated. The story of his rise … متابعة قراءة “Lessons in life: the humbling transformation of Andre Agassi”

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Red Doors is delightful

سبتمبر 8, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

Red Doors is a dark comedy about a dysfunctional Chinese-American family coming of age in New York. The … متابعة قراءة “Red Doors is delightful”

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Live long? Die young? The answer is not in your genes

سبتمبر 7, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

My last posting showed how deliberate practice overwhelms differences in natural ability to explain the success of top … متابعة قراءة “Live long? Die young? The answer is not in your genes”

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A Star is Made

سبتمبر 6, 2006   ·  2 min read

If like me you loved the inquisitive mindset in Freakonomics where the authors ask numerous unrelated questions of … متابعة قراءة “A Star is Made”

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The Long Tail

سبتمبر 3, 2006   ·  2 min read

If you read this blog, chances are you know what the long tail is, but just in case, … متابعة قراءة “The Long Tail”

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The state of sleep research

سبتمبر 2, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

Recent developments in sleep research are extremely interesting. The two most interesting findings are on the importance of … متابعة قراءة “The state of sleep research”

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Rent … unless you want to buy :)

سبتمبر 1, 2006   ·  4 min read

Experts have been arguing for a while that real estate is over-valued by looking at a number of … متابعة قراءة “Rent … unless you want to buy :)”

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Deathstyles of the Rich and Famous

أغسطس 31, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

The recent Slate article on the deathstyles of the rich and famous is hilarious. I suppose, I found … متابعة قراءة “Deathstyles of the Rich and Famous”

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Miami Vice is dark, fast paced and fun

أغسطس 30, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

I am usually not a fan of Colin Farrell, but I actually like him in this movie. The … متابعة قراءة “Miami Vice is dark, fast paced and fun”

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The Video History of Amazon by Jeff Bezos

أغسطس 29, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

I have always admired Jeff Bezos as an entrepreneur because he actually did what he set out to … متابعة قراءة “The Video History of Amazon by Jeff Bezos”

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Scoop is enjoyable light summer fare

أغسطس 29, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

After the masterful Match Point, I was intrigued to see what Woody Allen would do for his next … متابعة قراءة “Scoop is enjoyable light summer fare”

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I am almost ashamed to admit it, but I liked My Super Ex Girlfriend

أغسطس 29, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

I suppose it’s all a question of expectations. I was overworked and needed a bit of respite so … متابعة قراءة “I am almost ashamed to admit it, but I liked My Super Ex Girlfriend”

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Window to the future

أغسطس 28, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

People are notoriously bad at predicting the future further than a few years down the line. We think … متابعة قراءة “Window to the future”

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Electrify your brain

أغسطس 27, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

It sounds crazy, but there is significant evidence that passing a weak current through your brain can significantly … متابعة قراءة “Electrify your brain”

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Parkinson’s law is so true!

أغسطس 26, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

Parkinson’s Law states that “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” “Thus, an … متابعة قراءة “Parkinson’s law is so true!”

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I’m back :)

أغسطس 26, 2006   ·  < 1 min read

I am not back to the U.S. yet – I probably won’t be back for another month as … متابعة قراءة “I’m back :)”

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