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"Perhaps randomness is not merely an adequate description for complex causes that we cannot specify. Perhaps the world really works this way, and many events are uncaused in any conventional sense of the word. Perhaps our gut feeling that it cannot be so reflects only our hopes and prejudices, our desperate striving to make sense of a complex and confusing world, and not the ways of nature." ~ Stephen Jay Gould In Our Daily Lives, Small Changes Can Lead To Significant Consequences, Illustrating The Power Of Incremental Impact Consider this: adding just one wrong ingredient can ruin a…

“Satisficing is one of the foundations of productive human behavior; it prevails when we don’t waste time on decisions that don’t matter, or more accurately, when we don’t waste time trying to find improvements that are not going to make a significant difference in our happiness or satisfaction.” ― Daniel J. Levitin, The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload A Decision-making Strategy Satisficing is a decision-making strategy proposed by Herbert Simon as a part of his bounded rationality theory. This strategy aims to find a satisfactory solution rather…

Think about programmed or AI drones that can recharge on power lines and seek out facial recognition individuals.

Think of the possible consequences.

AI assassination drones are here now.

It is a different world now.

“A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.” — Sundar Pichai My job/career journey has been one of fortune and resilience Born into poverty, I was raised by hard-working parents and grandparents working together to instill the value of perseverance and extreme resiliency in my siblings and I. Their collective efforts were always aimed at our betterment and a successful life. From those modest beginnings in subsidized housing, I dreamt of good jobs, promising careers, and finding satisfaction, loyalty, and happiness in my work. I aspired to…

"The central idea in The Black Swan is that: rare events cannot be estimated from empirical observation since they are rare." ~ Nassim Nicholas Taleb & "In economic life and history more generally, just about everything of consequence comes from black swans; ordinary events have paltry effects in the long term." ~ Nassim Nicholas Taleb Nassim Nicholas Taleb introduced the concept of the Black Swan event, which describes unforeseen and rare events that have a significant impact and catch us off guard. These events are often only understood in hindsight, and we tend to rationalize…

“Antifragility is beyond resilience or robustness. The resilient resists shocks and stays the same; the antifragile gets better.” ― Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder Having worked as a coach, educator, and administrator, I have first-hand experience of the difficulties that students, parents, and staff can encounter. Therefore, I am always seeking ways to support and aid them. It is essential to me that everyone feels listened to and comprehended, and understanding these four terms can enhance awareness and openness. The terms fragility, resilience,…

“The bad news is that the obsession with social media is almost certainly producing unhealthy side effects. Scientists have discovered that constant exposure to websites like Facebook and Twitter can alter the brain, affecting the ability to process emotions. It can also lead to restlessness, negative self-image, a decline in happiness, and in extreme cases, depression.” – Damon Zahariades. & “I feel social media can be very distracting, unhealthy, and harmful to one’s self-confidence. I don’t even log on to it on my phone except when I post something on Instagram.” – Rupi…

Antifragility refers to systems that not only withstand stressors, shocks, and volatility but also thrive, improve and become more resilient because of them. Schools Schools can utilize hybrid online learning platforms like Google Classroom and MS Teams Assignments to maintain educational continuity during individual (student or teacher absences) or whole school disruptions. By treating schools as microcosms of society, students can be exposed to mini-challenges that prepare them for real-world complexities as active participants. An antifragile education requires adaptability and…

Your workforce is your most valuable asset. The knowledge and skills they have represent the fuel that drives the engine of business - and you can leverage that knowledge. Harvey Mackay Leverage can take various forms to achieve success, depending on goals, environment, and resources. Funds to Expand Financial leverage, when used effectively, can empower a company to hire new employees or open new branches, accelerating its progress and enabling it to achieve its goals with confidence and control. Collaboration Team leverage, when built on trust and effective task delegation, fosters…

One common economic fallacy is the belief that any economic activity, such as spending money to repair a broken window, automatically boosts the economy. This mindset fails to consider the hidden costs of repairs and that the money spent on repairs could have been used for potentially more productive investments. Here are three examples of how governments fall into the Broken Window Fallacy: Money Spent On Natural Disasters When a natural disaster occurs, there is usually a temporary increase in jobs and business activity in areas such as construction, home repair, and rebuilding…

I learned these qualities from my parents and grandparents because they faced a tremendous amount of challenges due to poverty, racism and discrimination because of their heritage, indigenous. Most importantly, I have taught these qualities to my two boys. To succeed at almost everything, overcoming challenges and achieving short-term and long-term goals is essential. Grit must have internal motivation; we need a strong passion for and commitment to a particular goal to achieve it despite obstacles, failures, or setbacks. Fortitude is another mental and emotional quality that enables a…

Generational trauma refers to emotional and psychological wounds that are passed down from one generation to the next Generational Trauma Linked To War, Genocide, Colonization, Discrimination, Poverty I tend to see generational trauma in individuals who have undergone war, genocide, colonization, discrimination, poverty, or other forms of systemic oppression and violence. As a result, generational trauma impacts descendants, influencing their mental health, behaviour, relationships, and overall well-being. Patience, understanding, and a commitment to breaking the cycle are…

Flexibility, Accessibility, & Interactivity In Its Asynchronous Learning Coursera prioritizes flexibility, accessibility, and interactivity in its asynchronous learning structure, allowing learners to engage with course materials at their own pace and according to their preferences. Asynchronous Lectures, Assignments, Quizzes, Exams, & Interactions High schools can adopt a similar, easy-to-use structure, following a structured curriculum that includes asynchronous lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, and interactions with instructors and peers.  Courses Include Quizzes &…

“Because there are three classes of intellects: one which comprehends by itself; another which appreciates what others comprehend; and a third which neither comprehends by itself nor by the showing of others; the first is the most excellent, the second is good, the third is useless.” ― Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince I think in small structured steps or frameworks when problem-solving.  The 1-3-1 framework is one of my favourite strategies for problem-solving and decision-making.  It's a simple way to break down challenges and arrive at solutions.  Identifying the problem Brainstorm 3…

"So. Monday. We meet again. We will never be friends — but maybe we can move past our mutual enmity toward a more-positive partnership" – Julio Alexi Genao Mondays can feel tough after work After a relaxing or a busy weekend, it can be challenging to get back into the groove of work. Productive time management and planning the pile of tasks waiting after the weekend, making it feel overwhelming. We transition from a more relaxed weekend mindset to a more structured work routine. At times we are fatigued from the weekend activities, making it harder to jump back into work. Similar to…