Tag: writing
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A Short Trip to New York
I’m fortunate to have access to airport lounges where I can unwind, grab a bite, and enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine before my flight. The Delta Sky Club lounge at the Chicago airport is both spacious and comfortable. As I waited for a few hours before my flight to New York, my…
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The Most Productive Place to Work From
Today I woke up and decided to work from a coffee shop. I live in the coffee capital of the world, and yet, I haven’t taken advantage of the many coffee shops that surround me. In my town, even Starbucks feels like a “local” coffee shop. So, I went and found a small coffee shop…
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Analog tools in a Digital Age
With analog tools, I’m not seeking efficiency; I’m looking to immerse myself in the experience.
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Internet outdoors
I’m a big advocate for stepping outside, feeling the grass under your feet, and engaging in some good old face-to-face chats with fellow humans. Heck, I’m even toying with the idea of traveling without my phone—relying on trusty paper maps for navigation and dropping into local libraries to keep in touch with the fam. Crazy,…
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Are your choices truly your own?
Do you subscribe to the idea of determinism or free will? These are two intricate philosophical concepts that stand in contrast to one another. I pose this question because these notions have recently taken up residence in my mind. After listening to the discourse surrounding these theories in two distinct podcasts (one in Spanish and…
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Travel Tales: Turning Challenges into Memories
I’m currently sitting in a lounge at LAX airport, right in the middle of my trip to Mexico to see my family. The first part of the trip was good; I had a nice flight. I watched a movie called “Champions”. It’s about a coach who’s fired and then put in charge of a basketball…
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Embrace the Summer
Summer is almost upon us, and in my mind, it doesn’t just herald the beginning of a season, but a new year – odd as it may sound. It’s a period when life typically slows down, creating room for travel, adventures, exploration of new ideas, places, hobbies, books, and more. It presents an opportunity to…
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Day Two at MS Build 2023: A Developer’s Perspective
There’s something infectious about the energy of the second day at MS Build 2023 – it’s as if the conference has found its rhythm, hitting stride in a way that eclipses the initial day. Sure, the food leaves something to be desired, but hey, who attends tech conferences for the cuisine? The day kicked off…
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Understanding AI and Embracing Its Potential.
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a thrilling and mysterious subject, much like a captivating science fiction book you can’t put down. However, beyond fiction, AI is a reality, and its history is just as fascinating. Can you imagine a machine that learns, thinks, and adapts? Sounds incredible, right? Well, that’s precisely what AI aims to…
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Emotional Agility – by Susan David
Title: “Emotional Agility: A Journey to Emotional Intelligence and Self-Discovery” I listened to the audiobook about a year ago and revisited it recently. It serves as a valuable resource that helps identify situations where we might have negative emotional reactions and guides us in responding intelligently. Although I consider myself a patient person, some examples…