takhar in #hive-148441 • 2 hours agoThe Ebb And Flow Of LossesDepending on how you look at it, taking losses is always a gateway into questioning whether we're truly cut out for this journey, which in itself leads to a series of other…takhar in #hive-148441 • yesterdayKnowledge WorkAt first, I imagined knowledge work as work that is done by someone who is knowledgeable in a certain field. For example, if I wanted to do scientific work, I first have to grasp…takhar in #hive-150329 • 2 days agoReinvent The WheelIn metaphorical terms, the wheel represents humanity's foundational discoveries, such as those basic innovations we take for granted today. For example, the simple act of…takhar in #hive-148441 • 3 days agoA Rather Strategic Opportunity ManagementIn "Oppor-too-nity" , I explored how the abundance of modern opportunities can paradoxically lead to inaction and scattered focus. This follow-up post is primarily about…takhar in #hive-148441 • 4 days agoOppor-too-nityTwo centuries ago, your path in life was largely predetermined. If your father was a blacksmith, odds were you'd become one too. If your family owned a farm, that land would…takhar in #hive-150329 • 5 days agoThe Future Is Foggy And Why That's Not Always A Bad ThingShould we invest in quick fixes that solve today's problems, or dedicate resources to long-term solutions that might take years to bear fruit? This is the kind of pragmatic…takhar in #hive-148441 • 6 days agoTime Horizon Problem in Decision MakingIt seems like yesterday's thought streams on decision processes and outcomes are still floating in my head today. It happens sometimes that I unconsciously grasp onto threads of…takhar in #hive-148441 • 7 days agoDetach Outcomes From The ProcessSeparating two aspects that are somehow interconnected isn't an easy task to do. But if you want clarity and peace of mind, then you might as well give it a try. Just like how…takhar in #hive-148441 • 8 days agoTruth, Time, And SacrificeHistory is replete with stories of people who met their demise simply because they refused to "bend the knee" to the modus operandi of that time. Socrates, whose execution in…takhar in #hive-150329 • 9 days agoThe Fastest HorseFor years, I've watched others chase the spotlight, their eyes fixed on the winner's circle, and worth measured in gold medals and standing ovations. Part of me gets that…takhar in #hive-167922 • 10 days agoGrasping A MysteryIs there really a 'correct' way of investing that stands up to rigorous analysis and withstands the test of time? In any domain, I try to grasp the basics of how it works and…takhar in #hive-148441 • 11 days agoBits Of Childhood MemoryIn a typical linear fashion, change happens gradually. I think it's quite true that we overestimate what we can do in a year and underestimate what we can do in a decade. Of…takhar in #hive-150329 • 12 days agoEasy To Start, Hard To SustainSome dreams materialize like seeds in fertile soil, quick to sprout when watered with effort. Others seem like coaxing a stubborn plant to grow in rocky terrain. They demand…takhar in #hive-148441 • 13 days agoA Transpersonal AimRecently, I've written a bit about aspects of thinking and how they contribute to interpreting or viewing the world differently. For the most part, I always try to separate…takhar in #hive-150329 • 14 days agoStrategic BrainI'll admit that there's a fun element in strategic thinking, almost like an adventure, coming with this broad vision and the interconnecting links between different aspects of…takhar in #hive-148441 • 15 days agoWell-Being Beyond HappinessThe Pursuit of Happiness movie, starring Will Smith was an eye opener for me in an interesting way. Overall, the movie portrays happiness as something that requires relentless…takhar in #hive-150329 • 16 days agoLooking BackwardsI'm not sure if there are any positive connotations with thinking backwards. Usually, thinking backwards implies being stuck in outdated mindsets or an inability to adapt to…takhar in #hive-148441 • 17 days agoA Bag Of PersonalitiesI tend to get muddled up into the nuanced aspect of things, that grey area where everything can be both right and wrong at the same time, depending on how you choose to look at…takhar in #hive-167922 • 18 days agoSame Basic Concept, Different ExecutionMy previous discussions on execution risk in memecoin evolution and the follower fallacy in creator economies were different manifestations of the same fundamental point…takhar in #hive-148441 • 19 days agoFollower FallacyWhen Creator X hit 10M followers across platforms in 2023, tech media hailed them as the next digital mogul. Six months later, they quietly shut down their merchandise line, laid…
