Patience in poker
Playing poker is a good reminder that it takes patience to earn rewards. One of the hardest parts is waiting for good hands. It's easy to »
Scheduling time to catch up
Scheduling time with one person is straight-forward, but usually I'm trying to do this with multiple people in parallel. Often I say, "I'm free from »
Retail shopping is about experience
As shopping increasingly moves online, retailers are thinking carefully about the experiences they offer. While I knew that, I hadn't really thought about how this trend »
Should I carry an EpiPen?
I don't think I have any deadly allergies. But, bee allergies run in my family. Since I haven't been stung, I don't know whether I am »
Done is better than perfect
It's hard to share projects before they're finished because they feel raw and you may not be proud of them yet. For programming projects, I often »
To a good 5776
Shana tova. Some of my resolutions for 5776: Be explicit about gratitude. Too often, I assume that people know that I'm grateful for what they do. »
Eating family-style
Cultural values are a good way to predict default behaviors of people in situations that I haven't experienced with them yet. (Obviously, there are many exceptions »
Netflix date night
Currently, Netflix streaming is designed more for individual consumption than for couples and groups. Despite the overwhelming amount of content available, there aren't always good choices. »
Ask and you shall receive
I have never regretted asking for something I wanted, as long as I was prepared that the answer might be "no." It's all about »
Assumptions in financial models
Financial modeling is useful, but it can also be incredibly arbitrary. In computing discounted cash flows, adjusting assumptions by a few basis points can dictate whether »