Luck

Luck is 50% being at the right place at the right time. And 50% working so hard that the chance you’re at the right place at the right time is as big as it can get. There are no shortcuts. Only smart decisions. And focus. But then again, you have …

Finding relevant games

Life’s full of games. Actually one might argue that it’s purely games. Once we see everything as a game, things become clear. Games have a starting point and a goal (use them) Games have rules (make them, don’t submit to them). Games have challenges & quests (overcome them). Games have …

Subjective things matter

When AI takes over, what will be important? Not coding. Not translating. Not knowledge work. What will be important is the subjective stuff. When an AI architect designs 5000 gardens for you, which single one will make you happy? Which technical solution will work for your company? What food will …

Pursuit of excellence

The highest virtue in life we can attain is excellence. It’s worth pursuing, but it won’t get you at a destination. It’s an endless path, mainly only benefiting others. Excellence can be in everything. But it’s rarely found. It’s a treasure no one can steal from you. It’s the superlative …

Discuss definitions

You’re not worth it. You’re not free. You’re not rich. You’re poor. You’re weak. You’re ugly. You’re a conspiracy thinker. You’re offensive. You’re dumb. You’re smart. For all of the quotes above, you have associations with what I’ve written. You might’ve said or heard one of them – or multiple. …