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A collection of thoughts, ideas, and essays from my projects and interests
My name is Michael Lukich. I’m a Marketing Analytics professional with over 20 years of experience across companies of all sizes and industries.
I always have numerous active projects that I’m constantly writing about. My interests include personal growth, data, technology, business, strategy, and more. I created this website as a place to share that writing broadly. You can think of it as a personal blog or newsletter. But ultimately, it is a collection of my thoughts or ideas that interest me.
Contact me here if you’d like to get in touch. I’m open to discussing collaboration or other professional opportunities. Thanks for reading.
LATEST POSTS
In this reflection after closing Solver School, I share key lessons from my first entrepreneurial venture. From marketing challenges to personal growth through Stoic philosophy, this essay explores how ending one business chapter opened doors to new opportunities in writing and self-development, offering insights for entrepreneurs navigating similar transitions.
In this post, I endorse Kamala Harris as the President of the United States. I explain, from an independent voter’s point of view, why I believe that Kamala Harris is the obvious choice over Donald Trump. I present my argument based on the candidates’ policies, vision, and character.
In this post, I discuss my next project -- building a personalized "Second Brain". Drawing inspiration from productivity experts, David Allen and Tiago Forte, I outline my 15-year journey in personal productivity, from basic note-taking to sophisticated digital systems. I detail my experiences and explain why I'm now creating a custom solution using Notion.
The project aims to enhance information capture, expand my knowledge database, improve project management, and implement a segmented planning system. This endeavor reflects broader themes of adapting to information overload in the digital age, the importance of personalized productivity systems, and the continuous evolution of personal knowledge management techniques.
In this post, I explain how reading "Grit" by Angela Duckworth led to the surprising decision to quit Solver School. I show why quitting can sometimes be the grittiest choice and how aligning projects with your top-level vision is crucial for long-term success. The post explores the balance between perseverance and strategic pivoting, offering insights on goal hierarchies, purpose-driven decision-making, and personal growth.
In this post, I explore my journey towards finding purpose and meaning in life, focusing on three key areas: Mind (intellectual pursuits), Body (health and fitness), and Soul (relationships and philosophy). I share personal experiences and practical habits I've developed in each area, offering a framework for others to find fulfillment and become the best versions of themselves.
In this post, I explored the Japanese concept of Ikigai and its framework for finding one's purpose in life. I share my personal journey of self-reflection and growth, focusing on three main areas of interest: Personal Growth & Self-Development, Business & Technology, and Strategy & Games. I wrote about my plans to share my experiences and ideas at the intersection of these topics on Lukich.io, aiming to challenge myself and share ideas broadly.
In this post, I shared more about the internal conflict within my system over the past few years that led me to decrease the quantity of my writing. Along these lines, I wrote about my plans to refocus this website as a place to explore my current interests. I also shared more about what I’m reading, learning, and working on.
In this post, I discussed the challenges I faced while playing poker in the early months of the year. I reflected on these struggles and the corresponding burnout that ultimately led me to take a month-long break and reassess the direction of my website. I shared my future plans for the site, the poker content over at Solver School, and my own poker game.
In this post, I reflect on 2022. I looked back on the year since launching Solver School, announce a new course — From Macro to Micro, dug into my own poker journey, and wrote about some life updates. I also looked forward to 2023 and shared my plans for Solver School, poker, and writing for this blog.
In this post, I share some updates about the development of Solver School, the ups-and-downs of my poker development, and how life has been for the past 6 months since starting to work on Solver School. I shared some news about my first live tournament cash (in 9 tries!) and my plans for the WSOP next month. Finally, I introduced a new furry member into my family.
In this post, I share a collection of updates from the past 6 months. These include some personal items, poker online in Michigan, a pending trip to the World Series of Poker, and an update to my Flop Analysis Workbook. I also dive into the data analysis methodology of comparison and tease a new project that I am launching broadly in January.
Learn how to transform New Year's resolutions from wishful thinking into achievable goals through segmented planning. Drawing from psychology research showing that 94% of people abandon their goals within a month, this post outlines a comprehensive framework for breaking down long-term visions into actionable steps.
Using insights from experts like Cal Newport and Angela Duckworth, I share my battle-tested system for maintaining momentum beyond January, connecting daily tasks to broader life goals, and implementing effective review cycles. Whether you're looking to enhance your productivity, achieve personal milestones, or design your ideal lifestyle, this practical guide provides the structure needed to join the successful 6% who consistently accomplish their goals.