Tag: work
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The Limits of our vision
“Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world.”
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Creative or quantitative
Are we getting too carried away with the ‘quantitative’ side of things in todays data-driven algorithmic world, at the expense of ‘creativity’? Quote to ponder: “What’s taught is it’s about trade offs. Now, the problem is that new way of doing it requires creativity. And in a world where everything, including the practice of economics…
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Seeking the greater happiness
”If by giving up a lesser happiness a greater happiness could be found, a wise person will renounce the lesser for the sake of the greater.” Joseph Goldstein, quoting from Dhammapada There are many habitual things we do to occupy our time which only make us mildly happy. We know there are things out there…
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Inertia is a powerful thing
It’s easy to keep moving in the same direction. Inertia is a powerful force. Year on year we keep doing that same things. The status quo wins as it’s too painful to change. But isn’t it more painful not to change? Chances are, 12 months from now, we will still be in much the same…
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Real-life
Sometimes we unconsciously split our lives into the things we “have” to do and what we “love” to do.
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The discomfort of growth
“The discomfort of growth is always so much more valuable than the illusion of safety.”
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Some reflections for a milestone birthday
Which mountain are you climbing? And is it still the right one?