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Reflections

A 161-post collection

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Repurposing old laptops

If you have an old laptop sitting around that still works, you should consider donating it to folks who are less privileged in your community (e. »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Opinion, Environment, Generosity, Reflections 16 October 2022

Chess versus poker analogies

When making decisions, I often use analogies related to chess. For example, I'll say I need to think a few moves heads, or figure out how »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections, Observations, Games, Communication, Poker 16 April 2022

Persuasion through fact finding

People often disagree because they aren't working from the same facts. Especially in a work setting, if your team is out of alignment regarding how to »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Business, Communication, Reflections 07 March 2022

Multiple trips to the hardware store

Regardless of how hard I try to plan ahead, home repair jobs always require multiple trips to the hardware store. Usually, the extra trips are due »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections, Observations 01 January 2022

Purchases that mark the passage of time

Certain purchases mark the passage of time. A new box of detergent, tube of toothpaste, and jar of honey all seem like they will last forever »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections 30 December 2021

Be careful when interpreting references

As a hiring manager, it's important to figure out how well references know the person that they're vouching for. After all, applicants will do their best »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections, Observations, Business 29 December 2021

"Who" versus "them"

When you hear the name of a person, is your first reaction "who?" or "them"? This instinct is a good proxy for how famous that person »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections, Observations 27 December 2021

One constant across evolution

Species have evolved to adapt to many environments. Some have devised ways to avoid predators and others can survive in extreme heat, cold, or pressure deep »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections 26 December 2021

Difficult forms of waste

It's easy to purchase light bulbs, batteries, blades, and other items that come in large boxes. However, when they need to be replaced, it can be »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections, Environment 27 June 2021

Artistic value vs economic value

After watching Made You Look, I've been reflecting on the fact that counterfeit art can still be moving. Until people were made aware of pieces' fraudulent »

Cyrus Stoller Cyrus Stoller on Reflections, Art, Question, Observations 08 March 2021
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