Day 121 – Patience and Repetition
Navigating the delicate balance between repetition and patience is a challenge I often face, both in my own life and in the journey of raising my children. The essence of improvement lies in tackling difficult tasks, tasks that are essential for acquiring new skills and making progress. While there is some merit in escalating the […]
Day 120 – From Russia with Grit
“I should be grateful if you would consider the present letter as an official challenge to a match for the World Chess Championship.” Excerpt from a letter from Alexander Alekhine to Raul Capablanca. e6. Alexander Alekhine’s first move in the first game against the famous Chess Champion Raul Capablanca from Cuba. This move was in […]
Day 119 – Inbox Anxiety
In the early stages of my career, I often felt worried about “missing something.” This concern drove me to find ways to capture and process everything in front of me. Gradually, this approach became a part of my daily routine, leading to a feeling I like to call “inbox anxiety.” Although it’s not officially recognized […]
Day 118 – Use My Shirt
As we find ourselves in the pinnacle of the religious season in the United States—the week leading up to the Super Bowl—I felt compelled to reflect on my initial profound encounter with the spectrum of emotions that the game of football evokes. Casting my mind back to the age of 14, I revisit the 1986 […]
Day 117 – The Greatest Gift
The greatest gift one can offer another is to assist them in realizing their potential. Every human soul harbors latent potential, which is not always immediately apparent. When you manage to carve out time and possess the capacity to delve into another’s soul, recognizing their untapped potential and then extending a supportive hand to elevate […]
Day 115 – Think Bigger
This morning, I had a realization. For much of my life, I hadn’t been thinking big enough. As I pondered this, I wondered whether I had encouraged my children to dream big as they grew up, or if I had inadvertently limited them with my own fears and concerns about potential barriers. Growing up, my […]
Day 114 – Listen
I have always been intrigued by the origins of language, writing, and various linguistic styles. One aspect that particularly interests me is how different languages express grammatical relationships. For instance, some languages, like Mandarin Chinese, are highly analytical, using separate words to denote these relationships. In contrast, languages like Russian employ inflection to convey grammatical […]
Day 113 – Power of Self-Observation
In short, if you can observe the behavior, you can change it. This is a hopeful message, especially for people like me who sometimes believe their weaknesses or hurdles are too big to conquer. If you can notice your behavior, recognize it, and understand it, then you can change it. Being aware of your actions […]
Day 90 – Three is the Magic Number
In my journey with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), I’ve wrestled with a familiar dilemma: the desire to do everything. Like many, I’ve been caught in the whirlwind of ambition, wanting to chase a million goals at once. But this scattergun approach often led to mediocrity in all areas. The game-changer? Learning the art of […]
Day 89 – The Inner Game
This weekend, while coaching my nephew to ski, I stumbled upon a profound realization. Initially, I bombarded him with instructions and what to focus on. Sure, there was some improvement, but it was short-lived. Soon, he began overthinking, leading to frequent falls and mounting frustration. In a moment of insight, I stepped back, letting him […]