Recent readings
I feel like I have found some really interesting, high-quality articles lately, and I believe that I have been sharing even more than usual lately. I have toyed around with a del.icio.us account in the...
View ArticleFraming and reframing an issue
I don’t think there is a more impressive thing to do intellectually than turn over a long-held a opinion in light of new evidence. Ryan Holiday’s latest post addresses the importance of being willing...
View ArticleAn unexpected cycle
Tim Ferriss recently examined Napoleonic strategy and information management, and included some interesting quotes that reminded me of my father’s favorite saying: “Lead, follow, or get out of the...
View ArticleChanges worth noting for myself
If I were a smoker, I would undoubtedly begin with a disclaimer that this post was fueled primarily by coffee and cigarettes. As it stands, this post is the result of numerous cups of coffee and a long...
View ArticleThe relevancy of procrastination, part 1
Some background details are required; this is a two-part post. A few weeks ago, Jeff Widman was kind enough to take the time to engage me in a phone coversation about the direction I was thinking of...
View ArticleThe relevancy of procrastination, part 2
In my last post, I discussed how, in an on-going exploration of what interests me, I have begun keeping a record of the stories and articles that I enjoy. After sharing several dozen articles on...
View ArticleNational Service-Learning Conference
I am currently at the National Service-Learning Conference, fulfilling my favorite role as a member of the State Farm Youth Advisory Board (for which applications are available!). Busy days are ahead,...
View ArticleOn the bandwagon
If Ryan Holiday had not inspired enough young bloggers to read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, then Stoicisim 101, the article he wrote for Tim Ferriss’ site ought to do the trick. I’m a part of the...
View ArticleReturning
How quickly time passes. I never intended to be away from this blog for so long, to fail to document and reflect upon events affecting my life, my generation, and, to a point, my country. I could...
View ArticleFinancing Creativity
Below is a comment on innovation I drafted in a competition for a ticket to the IEI Forum. I’m really intrigued by reward-based research incentives… due to space limitations, I didn’t comment on the...
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