How often do you wish that you were better at something? It often requires a lot of work to reach the next level. Learn simple strategies about improvement.
The Problem with Advice
Calibrating your life comes down to finding the right balance between too much and too little. Learn how to calibrate that path when it comes to advice.
How to Read More Books
A couple commenters, in response to my semi-regular reading list, have asked me how I manage to read so many books. Reading more books seems to be a goal for many people, so I thought I’d briefly share my approach. Why Read Books? Before I start, I’d like to state firmly that I don’t believe […]
How Much Theory Should You Learn for Practical Skills?
I’ve met a number of self-taught programmers. These are people who make their living programming every day, but never went to school to learn how to do it. A few of these people have expressed a mild regret for not learning more computer science. They know how to program well, but they don’t have a […]
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