I don't want to tell you about myself. I want to give you insider information that will help you live better, have more fun, and improve the world. Here goes!
Want to find out how to do the most good in the world with your money? Givewell.org looks at charities for proven evidence of impact. They've looked at hundreds of charities, and currently recommend *two*.
You need a vented umbrella. It lets the wind pass through, so it can't turn inside out!
We'll never end our dependence on foreign oil, or stop global warming, without a carbon tax.
How long has it been since you surprised your Significant Other with a little gift? Why not do it TODAY? Buy them flowers or a cookie, and let them know they're special to you.
What is the root of most of the problems in this country? It's a form of legalized bribery called campaign contributions, that makes politicians beholden to their benefactors, and causes them to act in their best interest, not yours. "There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil, for every one who is striking at the root." Rootstrikers.org is trying to fix the root cause of our problems.
For the math geeks: A Bayesian argument that sometimes you should go with your gut, rather than try to use rigorous analytical analysis, when there are significant sources of error.
Some underrated, excellent moves:
- Gosford Park
- Primer
- The Prestige
If you're working long hours and have little kids at home... Where the F are your priorities? You'll work like crazy, and get that promotion or raise or your company will go public or get bought. You'll be ecstatic for a couple of weeks, and then you'll go back to normal and find some new goal to pursue. It's called the "hedonic treadmill". Meanwhile, you'll miss the age when your kids run to meet you and wrap their arms around you. Soon they'll barely look up from their XBox when you get home. So be brave - choose your happiness over your job. It's not easy, but it's the right choice.
That is all. HTH.
