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Achieve Your Goals in 2025 with Segmented Planning

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.

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Closing Solver School: Lessons From My First Business

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.

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An Independent Voter's Endorsement for Kamala Harris

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.

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Building My Second Brain

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.

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Quitting with Purpose: Lessons from 'Grit' on Aligning Projects with Vision

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.

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