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Time

Dictatorship Thoughts

July 27, 2010

Being born in a country that suffered the horrors of one of the most systematic, calculating and violent dictatorships the world has seen in recent years (1976-1983), it’s hard not think about it. Here are some random thoughts on the dictatorships:
What would I’ve done back then?
This will probably be one of the biggest [...]

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Change Addiction

November 24, 2009

If there’s something particular about the things we like to talk about in modern society it’s our fascination with change. We love to see what’s wrong with the world, with others and with ourselves. Hey, I’m guilty as the next guy. Is this always mentally helpful? No. The whole purpose of books like StrengthFinder is [...]

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Happiness Hyperopia

November 17, 2009

The concept of Happiness Hyperopia is very interesting:
Overestimating the benefits we think we will accrue at some mythical time in the future.
There are people who “suffer” from this condition. But there are also people who do not. I asked my friend Steve a long time ago: What is more likely to happen? Overvaluing or undervaluing [...]

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The Contradiction

October 23, 2009

We are seeing one of the biggest contradictions in history happen before our young eyes:
Pharmaceutical companies are improving the quality of our daily lives life.
Breakthroughs in medicine are letting us survive more accidents and diseases than ever.
Never before we have taken care of our health and fitness, worrying about what we eat, how we sleep [...]

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Change Love And Hate

October 15, 2009

Random thoughts on people’s relationship with change.
- People are either “Change Lovers” or “Change Haters.” My rough estimation is 5% Change Lovers, 95% Change Haters.
- Change Lovers are people who seek constant change in their lives. They believe that there’s always something more to aim for, something else to learn from. They set innovative goals, [...]

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Time Relationship

September 14, 2009

Random thoughts about our current relationship with time:
- If you let it, time will be ridiculously scarce. If you don’t, you’ll be left behind fast in the high-competitive world. This is either true, or it’s a choice we convinced ourselves we have to take.
- It’s ok to take time to do nothing. But only when [...]

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True Life

August 29, 2009

What are your moments?
Think about them, remember them, embrace them.
That’s what life is all about.
(Thanks to Ben for sharing this video)

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