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Last week, as part of a team compatibility interview, someone asked me a very interesting question. He asked me something to the effect of, “Which of these is your primary motivator? Money, power, or fame?” I had to think about it, momentarily letting my mind wander into the imaginary world where I’m a billionaire, a [...]

Today, I turn 25. 25 is, and always has been, a major milestone in my mind.  It’s always held a place in my mind as a benchmark, a fulcrum, a time which I knew years ago where I would have to re-evaluate the current major decisions affecting my life.  I remember the day I turned [...]

My role models: Bruce Wayne from The Dark Knight. Lucius Fox said it best… “Let me get this straight, you think that your client, one of the wealthiest, most powerful men in the world, is secretly a vigilante who spends his nights beating criminals to a pulp with his bare hands.” Unbelievable. P.S. If you [...]

I’ve been a competitive gamer all my life, and hardcore games, especially Starcraft, have had a major impact on the way I live my life. So it’s really, really unfortunate that I’m giving up the two latest hardcore strategy games, Dota 2 and Starcraft II. I quit Dota first, about a week ago, and I’ll [...]

Do it. Do it right. Do it right now. It is the best and most applicable life advice I have ever read. It’s easy to remember, can be applied to most questionable situations, and is focused on the things that are important. I try my best to follow this advice as much as possible, and [...]