While playing chess, I discovered some key anecdotes that struck me as fundamental. What’s fascinating about these principles is that if you stick to them, even without knowing every detail (openings and gambits), your opponent only needs to make two or three mistakes for you to win the game. Develop your minor pieces as early as possible, putting them on good squares The winner of the chess…
“I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson When I read books, especially those on technology and psychology subjects (I’m not much into fiction), I often find myself wondering, “Why am I reading this if I’ll forget most of it later?”. This thought can be discouraging because our human…
Laying down the knowledge foundation Understanding your knowledge involves breaking it down into four parts: 1. Things you know that you know (Known knowns) You’ve got a solid grasp on certain aspects in your field. These are the things you’ve done before, have a track record of success, and can easily replicate. Your confidence in these areas is based on proven experiences and…