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Road to Understanding – Day 24 30-Day Writing Challenge I’ve never been a fan of learning through memorization. This is a tactic that I used in early education, but everything I memorized popped out the other side of my head once I finished the exam. This strategy is great for multiple-choice tests, but when you…

We, humans, created a society reliant on power, and those that hold or distribute power make the rules. This ongoing “power game” happens both subconsciously and consciously, depending on the situation and who’s playing. At least that’s what some people think…  Personally, I think it’s mostly bullshit.  I realize power dynamics are inevitable in some…

The Digital Realm – Day 23 30-Day Writing Challenge For the majority of us lucky enough to live in developed countries realize we’re surrounded by and completely dependent on technology. It’s not just the technology we rely on, but it’s the interconnectedness between everything.  This massive interconnected web of technology is increasing at a faster…

Skin in the game – Day 22 30-Day Writing Challenge “Scars signal skin in the game.” – Nassim Taleb (Skin in the game)  Without putting proper skin in the game we humans take for granted our present situations and future opportunities.  I’m studying for a cybersecurity certification that will cost $350 to take, which at…

Letting Go – Day 21 30-Day Writing Challenge One of the most difficult lessons in life is that we have very little control over what happens. For a controlling person that schedules every second and aims to achieve all their goals, this lesson can be demoralizing.  This lesson also applies to the people that discovered…