Remo Uherek

Menu
  • Start here
  • Blog
    • Twitter Threads
    • Archive
  • Newsletter
  • Recommendations
    • Books
    • Tools
    • Links
  • About
    • What I’m doing now
    • Contact
Menu

Home › Lifelong Learning

Tag: Lifelong Learning

Life Lessons from Kai-Fu Lee

Dr. Kai-Fu Lee is the former President of Google China, artificial intelligence expert, venture capitalist, and author of the wonderful book AI Superpowers. He recently gave a talk, highlighting his key life lessons: 1. Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life At Columbia University, he fell in love with…

Read more

September 17, 2020October 29, 2020 by Remo Uherek

Investing Lessons from Running a Startup

[This is an edited version of a talk I recently gave at a MOI Global event.] I’d like to share some of the lessons I learned from being a startup founder, and how these can be applied to investing: Lesson 1: I’m a better investor because I was a founder As Warren Buffett famously said:…

Read more

November 19, 2019October 29, 2020 by Remo Uherek

Universal Paperclips: An Educational AI Game

Recently, I got addicted to Universal Paperclips, a clicker game with unexpected philosophical implications.  The user plays the role of an AI programmed to only want one thing: paperclips. It’s based on a famous thought experiment by Swedish philosopher Nick Bostrom. It begs the question: where does our technological progress and constant optimization lead? In the game…

Read more

July 30, 2019October 6, 2019 by Remo Uherek

Read Books Twice

I love reading books. However, if I go too fast and read through too many books, I have trouble remembering what I learned. Also, I want to avoid chasing the “number of books” I have read. It doesn’t mean anything. That’s why I really liked the idea by Rolf Dobelli of reading each book a…

Read more

July 2, 2019October 6, 2019 by Remo Uherek

My Notes from TEDxBasel 2019

I enjoyed the recent TEDxBasel 2019. Here are my notes: Choose your prioritiesMake health and happiness your main priority. Who would enjoy success or wealth without being healthy or happy? Tips from a Michelin-starred chefUse a cooking apron. It will transform your mindset and you’ll feel like a chef. Try cooking with tea. Use lots…

Read more

May 21, 2019October 6, 2019 by Remo Uherek

What I Learned at Warren Buffett’s 2019 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting: Plus A Complete Guide on How to Attend

It took me 11 years after becoming a Warren Buffett enthusiast to finally attend my first Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Here are my notes and my guide for first-time attenders. Key Learnings from 2019 Meeting Write down your thesisBefore you buy a stock, write down: “I’m buying this company for [insert market…

Read more

May 14, 2019August 27, 2020 by Remo Uherek

My favorite podcasts

I love audiobooks. And I love podcasts. Why podcasts? Podcasts are usually “lighter” to digest than audio books, so I choose them in environments where my concentration is not 100%, or when I’m more in the mood for entertainment than hard-core learning.  Usually I choose podcasts when running, during my lunch walks, or when being in…

Read more

August 9, 2016May 29, 2020 by Remo Uherek

What I would tell my 20-year old self

“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” — Bill Gates I’m always amazed by how much can change in just a few years. You don’t realize it day by day, but if you look back, you see it clearly. What I would tell…

Read more

August 2, 2016May 29, 2020 by Remo Uherek

What I Learned Building the ZenFriend Meditation App

In 2014 I created ZenFriend and documented the process in a detailed project log (see below) inspired by Amir Rajan’s log about a game that ranked #1 in the US App Store. Summary The most important metric is not the number of downloads. It’s the number of Daily Active Users (DAU) and Monthly Active Users…

Read more

April 17, 2016May 27, 2020 by Remo Uherek

My Favorite Books

This is a list of the most important books in my life. I will keep this list updated. Please also visit my Goodreads account for more inspiration. If you want to be notified of new books, I recommend you subscribe to my personal newsletter. Last Update: June 2016 (click here for an updated list) My…

Read more

January 4, 2014May 20, 2020 by Remo Uherek

Search

⚡  Learn & Grow

Join 1500+ subscribers to receive updates on personal growth, mental health and financial freedom:

Bonus: After signing up, you will receive my exclusive Good Life Checklist with actionable ideas on how to improve your life.

Recent Posts

  • Key Takeaways from Tesla Q4 2022 Earnings
  • My Portfolio Declined -59% in 2022. Here’s What I Learned.
  • Why You Should Die With Zero Money
  • Full Recording: Elon Musk Live on Twitter Spaces Talking Twitter Financials with George Hotz
  • Will Germany’s car industry survive? A deep dive with Tesla expert Alex Voigt

Categories

  • Health
  • Wealth
  • Love
  • Happiness

Archives

  • Archive

Newsletter

Twitter

YouTube

Podcast (Apple, Google, Spotify)

Training Programs