What's Inside This Mental Breakdown of Writing? Here, you'll find my wandering thoughts on economics, geopolitics, culture, technology, and daily ideas. Plus, I'll be dropping little peeks behind the curtain on my novel and nonfiction projects.
Adaptability is essential for life's unpredictable twists and turns.
It's about being open to change and adjusting when things don't go as planned, sometimes with great disappointment.
Life is a journey of surprises, and adaptability is our life hack for future success.
Live through unexpected challenges with a positive mindset.
Adaptability is not coping.
Adaptability is about thriving in the face of extreme challenges.
When we encounter new experiences, staying open-minded and living through failure are opportunities to learn, and adaptability becomes a key to personal growth and…
I'm reading a few books on supply chain management and logistics related to Amazon, Walmart, and FedEx.
Highly Technical & Logistical
These companies are the largest online shopping network in the Western world, coordinating a fantastic, highly advanced technical and logistical delivery of products from global production facilities to our doorsteps. These companies are by far the most advanced in coordinating and managing their supply chain with multiple second, third, and fourth nodes; just in case one product is not supplied on time, another node, company, or manufacturer will take…
I am a strong proponent of free access to computer technology for families, students, and individuals in need due to their socioeconomic status or economic situation of need.
For over 15 years, I have sought out and delivered refurbished computers with Linux operating systems for families and individuals. This is the non-profit organization that I have always gone to to support such communities in need.
Alberta Computers for Schools (ACFS)
A non-profit collaborative model involving the Alberta Government, Federal Government, and the private sector promoting equitable access to…
Now, when it comes to figuring out anxiety, the criteria for diagnosing it seem to be constantly changing. It's kind of like a moving target. And get this, a little bit of conflict within a team? Surprisingly, it's actually needed for the team to do well and be super productive. Guess what's in charge when it comes to anxiety? Our survival brains take the wheel! But don't worry, that's totally normal.
Leaders should have courageous talks about discrimination and bias, even if it makes them anxious. And you know what's interesting? Anxiety and worry have this kind of addictive quality. It's…
macOS visually boasts clean lines, smooth animations, and impressive clean icons and graphics designed for visual appeal (eye candy) and recognition, creating an emotional connection for users. Intuitive navigation with a centred dock of apps and consistent interface creates ease of usability, while optimized fast performance reinforces stability. Reflectively, macOS Apple's brand identity has a strong loyalty due to user satisfaction with ease of use and integration. Customizable features like Dark Mode and wallpapers increase personal connections to this OS.
Windows 11 has a visually…
Success is more than just reaching those lofty goals; it's about enjoying the journey and celebrating the small victories.
Manageable Steps
Take a moment to break down your goals into manageable steps, creating a daily routine that fuels your motivation and allows you to enjoy rewards regularly. Remember, success is a dynamic process. As you shape your goals, consider multiple ambitions/goals, becoming a serial achiever. Having a mentor professional in your field will provide valuable insights. It will push you through the hard work needed for outstanding results. Motivation increases with…
Success depends on discipline.
Conscious Choices & Deliberate Thinking
There's usually a series of conscious choices and deliberate thinking through distractions that could derail progress. To become an outlier, a person has to have an extraordinary degree of discipline. Picture an elite athlete, a high school basketball player wanting to play at the college level.
10,000-Hour Rule
Most coaches understand the 10,000-hour rule, meticulous routines, setting short-term and long-term goals, extremely high repetition of proper form shooting, tens of thousands of made shots, thousands of…
The Edmonton Urban Light Rail Transit system combines above-ground and below-ground sections to efficiently serve the city's diverse urban population. The above-ground segments are economically viable for less densely populated areas, providing a cost-effective solution. At the same time, below-ground tunnels enhance connectivity in congested regions, creating a transportation network for families and students.
The Southeast leg of Edmonton's Valley Line LRT, spanning 13 kilometres with 12 stops, including a bridge over the North Saskatchewan River and a short tunnel north of the river, is…
Free and open-source software (FOSS) benefits your daily business and personal workflow. Here are some personal choices for my own daily workflow.
Zorin OS, a user-friendly Linux distribution with a Mac-like design, creates a smooth and intuitive workflow experience.
Mozilla Firefox has blazing speed, outstanding privacy, and an excellent community ecosystem of add-ons.
Standard Notes is the most secure and private note-taking app on the planet. It has powerful end-to-end encryption, and SN guarantees that your notes stay confidential and my notes are accessible across all my devices -…
Almost every major city in North America, Europe, and Asian countries have these mass asphalt three to eight lane highways.
Surprisingly, the first ring road was completed in 1937 under the dictatorship of Hitler's Nazi, Germany around the capital of Berlin.
The concept makes sense, high density high population urban metropolises and thousands of people needing to get to work on the other side or different areas of the urban city reduce travel time and less consumption of fuel.
Next time you are driving to work or coming back from work and you're on your urban ring road, try picturing a…
Improving reading comprehension is a gradual process, and these strategies require regular daily reading and practice of techniques to significantly enhance your ability to comprehend and retain information while reading. As Malcolm Gladwell mentioned, any improvement in an area physically or cognitively requires 1000s of hours, translating into years. To improve and become an outlier of reading comprehension, one must read a diversity of short and long pieces of narratives and genres to build vocabulary knowledge, word and sentence fluency, and a clear understanding of sentence and paragraph…
Just some ideas on an Education 2.0: Transforming Learning for a Globalized World
Education Creates Societal Progress & Individual Empowerment
A society's education system symbolizes societal progress and individual empowerment, leading to career development, economic progress, and higher quality of life. Traditional educational models of the 20th century are slowly transforming to meet the demands of a fast-paced, interconnected, globalized world. Education 2.0 represents a paradigm shift in how we perceive and approach learning, using technological advancements and innovative…
The lightning speed of information technology has significantly reshaped the economic landscape, particularly with the advances in AI.
AI - Artificial Intelligence & Obsolete Professions
AI will profoundly transform financial data analysis, national budgeting, and tax reform planning. My question is, how many millions of job losses will automation cause due to AI? I agree that AI can enhance efficiency, but at the same time, AI may make entire professions obsolete, leading to long-term job displacement and increasing inequalities, and governments scrambling to re-skill their outdated…
When seeking to impress others with words, the advice is clear: by saying less, individuals will have less to negatively attack you on points; on the other hand, if you have verbal diarrhea, your words diminish your impact, respect, and power.
Say Less
The idea is rooted in wordiness, which relinquishes you less in control. In contrast, concise, calm, quiet, and precise communication lends an air of mystery and power. Author Robert Greene's concept of fewer words is more power extends to one's appearance. Saying less than necessary creates an illusion of control, authority and strength,…
University Grad Studies - 1 or 2 years... It took me 3 years... I was the guy that lived in university and public libraries with my two boys reading and running around causing slight minor issues with the librarians. I am so sorry.
At the same time I was...
Reading every free minute, everyday
Writing notes every free minute
Building links to academic articles, textbook notes, and book notes
In the back of my mind via my mother and her culturally mixed family, knowing that no one can take our identity, cultures, knowledge and understanding away
My mother was extremely well read,…