For years, I was comfortably nestled among the majority of my family and friends who viewed Donald Trump with disdain. His frequent gaffes, the bold proclamations, and the constant criticism from mainstream media shaped my opinions about him. Like many others, I chuckled at his missteps through the lens of late-night comedy shows and viral… Read More »
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel offers interesting insights into the psychological aspects of financial decision-making.
Different Seasons is a little of everything: prison breaks, Nazi hunters, boys’ adventure, and the untold truths about life and death.
I enjoyed reading this hard-hitting, no holds barred book, but I’m not going to write a review as I do not have enough skin in the game. Just kidding. So, how good is Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life by Nassim Nicholas Taleb? In this thought-provoking exploration of risk, responsibility, and decision-making,… Read More »
Death’s End is a gripping wrap-up to The Three-Body Problem trilogy. My only frustration is with the characterisation of Cheng Xin. who is extremely unlikable. Naïve or overly idealistic, particularly in the context of the harsh realities of the universe depicted in the series, Cheng Xin’s decisions (and indecisions) lead to significant negative consequences for… Read More »
Some watch enthusiasts baffle me. They buy a watch and they are afraid to wear it in case the crystal/case/bracelet gets scratched. And when they first get a tiny scratch on their watch, they frantically search for a “solution” to buff it out. That’s dumb. It’s like marrying someone and you don’t fuck that person,… Read More »