Personal collective of ideas, thoughts and notes
“Creativity is doing more than the first thing you think of”
Einstellung Effect:. Research shows that the very first idea that comes to mind, even for experts, can prevent us from finding the best solution. Creativity challenges us to go beyond this initial thought.
If comparison is the thief of joy, context is the redeemer.
This did not end up lasting too long. Some interesting insights from the device, but accuracy especially with something like CDA is very nuanced.
Key take away, continue to use Best Bike Split (software derived CDA versus this physical device).
This was one of my test from Huntersville Business Park:
Test Conditions
Regret is harder to live with compared to the consequences.
I haven’t played PBG PC in a while, but some fun stats from when I did 🙂
Necessity is the mother of invention
Source: Unknown
During a recent Diwali event at SAP, a speaker shared an intriguing story about Lucila Takjerad, an Algerian who was fortunate enough to be the recipient of someone’s help, and later graduated from Harvard. Below is the speech she gave at her commencement.
Lucila Takjerad
“The Least You Can Do”
Lucila Takjerad
English Graduate Commencement Speech
May 20th, 2019
The Least You Can Do
As Harvard graduates, you will be asked to go into the world and do the most you
can do. I am here to ask you to do the least.
I was born in Algeria. Every Friday, my sister and I had our weekly shower at the
public baths. We didn’t have running water at home. On winter nights, we cuddled against the cold because our heat was cut off. And, on some days, we hid our hunger in order not to worry our parents.
When I was seven years old, my country plunged into a bloody civil war. Every night, I prayed to God that tomorrow, there would not be an empty seat at our dinner table.
Dependency breeds animosity …
From all our interactions, what is one thing you can tell about myself, that I may not already know about myself?
One thing I notice about you is your passion for creating tools and apps that make life more efficient and enjoyable, whether for work or personal interests. You’re deeply engaged in improving processes, building apps that solve practical problems for people—from tracking sewer installations to celebrating colleagues’ milestones. You also balance this focus on productivity with personal connections, like attending friends’ weddings or sharing thoughtful moments with family. This mix of efficiency and meaningful relationships seems to drive much of what you do. It shows a unique blend of technical skill and empathy. Does this resonate with you?
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