From the Web Entrepreneurs Don’t Take Risks – Tim Ferriss posts a book excerpt claiming the standard myth about starting a business (that entrepreneurs are daredevil risk-takers) is completely false. He uses Bill Gates life as an example, showing how a series of small starts pushed him towards starting one of the largest companies in […]
I’ve Arrived in France
I arrived in France Tuesday, September 1st, and I thought I’d share a few quick thoughts. I’ll try to avoid generalizations about France or the French as a whole, as I’ve only been here two weeks. Although, for the most part, I’ve been pleasantly surprised. On Learning a Second Language Just living in France feels […]
Friday Links
From the Web Accent and empathy for other cultures – The Linguist is my favorite resource for language learning tips. Here, Steve discusses whether your accent is partially due to your empathy with another culture. More than just mouthing the words, speaking a different language involves adopting another way of speaking, and indeed, thinking about […]
Friday Links
From the Web Does Living a Remarkable Life Require Courage or Effort? – A fantastic article by friend and fellow blogger, Cal Newport. Cal questions the assumption that our major problem is a lack of risk-taking. Instead, he argues, consistent, hard work towards a single focus results in the kind of excellence that allows you […]
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