I have been thinking whether there is not some direct _inverse_ correlation between how easy it is to differentiate skillful interaction with reality and the emphasis on form like degrees, dress code, speech code, and other form of behavioral codes. I think it can be fairly stated that the more difficult it is to tell [...]
Becoming less productive and less competitive
Published in September 29th, 2009
Modern man has an endless fascination with productivity. There is always something that could be done faster or more effective. Productivity is not a natural state though. You do not see an animal trying to be more productive. It simply does its thing, takes what it needs and no more. Not humans, they always take [...]
No stress, I’m going sailing again today
Published in September 28th, 2009
After suggesting it yesterday evening, we decided to go sailing today. Why not? There’s no worrying about crossover points, 401ks, or so-called passive income, or about how to be awesome or extreme or productive or whatever, or about resumes, how to kick ass, keep up, or how to tread water in quicksand and figure out [...]
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