life
A Framework for the Mastery of Life (V0.1)
Describes a framework for the mastery of life based on various elements of mastery, such as mastery of our body, emotions and thought.
breathing
On Waiting: A Skill Often Overlooked
Waiting seems like a waste of time. I argue it is actually one of the most powerful things we can learn.
breathing
Three Surprisingly Useful yet Simple Skills: Breathing, Waiting, Thinking
Mastery of skills allows us to have a greater impact on the world around us. Whether it's coding, painting, or any other skill, becoming better at what we do enables us to create more and make a difference. However, with countless skills to choose from, it's
memory
How to Remember 64 Things: A Systematic Memory System
Describes a system to remember a list with 64 items using the Loci technique.
book-reviews
The Art of Thinking Clearly - Book Review
I have long been fascinated with the research on human biases and how they can affect our decision making. I've read a bit of Kahneman's work and have seen it cited in many other books. I never quite got around to finishing 'Thinking, Fast and
life
Memory System Part 4: Symbolic Systems
In the earlier parts of this series I have discussed the possible modern applications of ancient memory techniques. I mentioned that not everyone was convinced of the merits of some of the key tenants of the proposed system, chiefly its reliance on adding imagined images to what needs to be
life
Memory, Mindfulness and Imagination
I've already written about what I understand to be the benefits of having a better memory in the modern world. These were namely to aid us in our thinking and to help put things into a shape and form that makes it easy for others to remember. Now,
life
Memory System Part 3: Imaginary World
In the first and second parts of this series I have discussed the advantages of a memory system as well as proposed a simple technique for organising thinking. A particular focus of the presented technique was to provide a very lightweight way to order thoughts, with minimal requirements to adorn
life
Memory System Part 2: 3x3 Grid
I have outlined in part 1 of this series possible applications for an improved memory. The two applications I suggested were: (1) to be able to aid our imagination and creativity and (2) create more memorable stories. I think the second application is really only relevant for those who want
life
Some Thoughts on Learning
Over the past few years I had to study for a few professional certifications and I also spent a very considerable time studying at school and university. Throughout this journey I gained some insights that were useful to me and that I will collect here in the hope that they
habits
Some Thoughts on Habits
I have long been interested in productivity and the old Benjamin Franklin quest of finding ways to better myself. One of the more recent themes in this field is habits, which I first came across in Duhigg's bookThe Power of Habit. The basic promise here is that if
happiness
Finding Purpose
For most of human history, we shared a strong belief in the supernatural. This anchored our spiritual life and helped us answer some of lives most painful questions; such as what is the purpose of my life and what awaits me after I die. Nowadays we have lost this belief